{"title":"Techno-Economic Comparison and Analysis of a Novel NGL Recovery Scheme with Three Patented Schemes","authors":"K. Huang, Shuting Wang, M. Sun, Luyao Tang","doi":"10.2174/1874834101701010019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101701010019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: At present, most of the light hydrocarbons (LH) separation processes that have been proposed lack the flexibility of receiving various feed components, thereby leading to an unstable operation in the liquid natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal. In response, a novel light hydrocarbons separation process (PSP) is proposed in this paper. Previously, some parameters and processes were improved upon and patented as US 7165423 B2, US 7069743 B2, and WO/2012/054729, which are respectively named as LTP, NCP, and NLP. Based on the analysis of LNG’s component statistical data in China, this paper conducts a techno-economic comparison and analysis of four kinds of LH separation process under four groups of typical feed-in components. The comparison results reveal that the system energy consumption of LTP is increased by the heater, and the higher the heavy hydrocarbon content in the feed components, the more obvious the increase in the process’s energy consumption is. NCP has the highest ethane recovery rate; however, its capital cost is too high, especially for the distillation column investment. NLP has the highest operating cost due to compressor use. Compared to the others, the PSP has the best economic benefit for specific performance: its capital cost is 18% less than that of NCP, its operating cost is 71.8% less than that of NLP, its net profit is 8% higher than that of NLP, its total investment cost is 71.7% lower than that of NLP, and its investment recovery period is the shortest. In conclusion, the PSP can be economically and efficiently used in China LNG receiving terminal, thereby generating the flexibility to receive multiple feed components.","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129989123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation on a Rock-breaking Drilling Mechanism by Using a High Pressure Jet Bit","authors":"Chunsheng Wang, Liu Yang, Qiji Sun, Meng Shan, Zhang Kai, Dong Yufei","doi":"10.2174/1874834101701010012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101701010012","url":null,"abstract":"How to effectively transfer and exert a pressure on drills in lateral drilling, and to raise the efficiency of rock-breaking and rate of penetration in a bid, is the key technology to improve the quality, speed and economic benefits of lateral drilling. Therefore, based on high pressure jet of 16-hole and 7-hole nozzles, which are suitable for lateral drilling in oilfield at the present stage, we carry out a research on the hydraulic calculation of high pressure water jet flow and the mechanism of rock-breaking. We use threedimensional modeling software to establish models, and analyze the high pressure water jet velocity field combined with numerical simulation software. According to different injection, we calculate the local head of the two nozzles when the working fluid is pure water and the liquid-solid two phases of 4% solid content respectively, through the simulated relational expression between the local head and the injection rate to calculate the maximum speed of each hole and to ensure rock-breaking critical injection of 16-hole and 7-hole nozzles, then compare and analyze the rock-breaking effect of these two kinds of drill bits, at the same time to analyze the influence of nozzles angle on the effect of rock-breaking, so as to optimize the perfect angle of the nozzle and to provide theoretical basis for the popularization and application of lateral drilling high pressure jet rock-breaking..","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128076571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Contactless Sand Production Test Instrument","authors":"H. Jia, Ruirong Dang","doi":"10.2174/1874834101701010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101701010001","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Sand production is an important factor affecting reservoir exploitation. Excessive sand production affects the oil well life, causes the damage to the oil recovery device and brings serious hidden danger in the process of safety production. Objective: This paper presents a sand content computation model for the crude oil, which uses the power of sand production and Parseval theorem, develops a system to monitor the sand content. Method: The main problem of designing the mechanical structure and matching layer for sand sensor is introduced. Furthermore a contactless Doppler ultrasonic method is used to develop sand amount detection system‚ finally the system measurement accuracy is calibrated by the developed calibration system. The sand production computation model can describe the relationship between sand monitor output and sand amount; compute the oil sand carrying ratio. The sand sensor is installed on the outside of pipe, not directly contacted with the sand particles. Measurement accuracy of the sand production is higher than the same type instrument.","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124548557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wang Bo, Z. Xiayang, Li Shengdong, Lu Tuo, Chen Mu-lan
{"title":"Retraction Notice: Composite Advanced Detection for Coal Seam Thickness in Coal Roadway","authors":"Wang Bo, Z. Xiayang, Li Shengdong, Lu Tuo, Chen Mu-lan","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010324","url":null,"abstract":"The thickness change of coal seam can be resulted from several reasons, like primary sedimentary environment and later tectonic deformation. The thickness change ahead of driving face may have an impact on the efficiency and safety of the mining progress, thus the advanced prediction of seam thickness is important. However, it is hard to predict the seam thickness with a single advanced detection method. This paper combines three methods, e.g., MSP, MRP, and MTEM to perform a joint detection, and makes data fusion through wavelet analysis, which makes use of the elastic wave field and geo-electrical field characteristics. A field test indicates that the prediction of seam thickness by means of integrated advanced detection is approximately accurate with an error less than 5%.","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125147259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction Notice: System Impact Relation and Mechanism of Safety Capacity in PetrochemicalBase","authors":"Jihong Ye, Yibo Sun, Junshi Xiao","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010326","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124041220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Lima, Vladimir Steffen Pinto, Luis Gustavo Sobreira, R. N. Ferreira, D. Vieira, José Francisco Tebaldi de Castro, G. B. A. Lima
{"title":"Drilling Centers Maturity Model Evaluation Based on Integrated Operation Key Elements: A Case Study from Brazil","authors":"C. Lima, Vladimir Steffen Pinto, Luis Gustavo Sobreira, R. N. Ferreira, D. Vieira, José Francisco Tebaldi de Castro, G. B. A. Lima","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010313","url":null,"abstract":"The current economic situation is pushing the oil industry toward higher efficiency and safety, demanding different ways of work. Optimization is an increasingly important issue, which involves technology, sharing of real-time information, collaboration, and the application of multiple expertise across disciplines, organizations, and geographical locations. In this way, companies are introducing Integrated Operations to redesign and optimize many work processes. To address this challenging scenario, Petrobras, the Brazilian oil operator, decided to optimize the collaborative environments of its drilling centers which are critical for well construction, to introduce integration and improve efficiency. This article presents a methodological approach that is applicable across the oil industry, including a survey of drilling centers to document perceptions concerning the key Integrated Operations components: people, process, technology and organization. This approach applied an intensive assessment. The applicability and scalability of this methodology are reinforced by inclusion of statistical analysis of questionnaire responses. The study results were used to implement a unique collaborative environment that has decreased operating time and facilitated future operational improvements. The research pointed to positive impacts on both, the safety and performance aspects. The preliminary results are promising. For an example, it was observed a 7.25% decrease in time required for a casing run.","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129989645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction Notice: The Researching Mode Based on Generating Self-optimization of GlobalOptimization","authors":"H. Zhigang, Hu Guangyu, Wu Zhi-gong, Zhai Yongjie","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010325","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129902491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction Notice: Stability Research on the Effect of Oil Spill Dispersant II - Impact of WaveIntensity","authors":"Qiao-min Wang, Bing Sun, Zhiyu Yan, Xiaomei Zhu, Hui Liu, Yanbin Xin","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010327","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127849511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction Notice: Mapping Submarine Landslide: A Case Study in Northern ContinentalSlope of the South China Sea","authors":"T. Su, Li Xishuang, Jiagang Li, Lejun Liu","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010328","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114537474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chun‐Chieh Wu, Jingong Zhang, W. Xiong, Bo Li, Yijun Wang, Jinning Zhang, Qiang Cui
{"title":"Paleogene-Neogene cap rocks and its relationship with hydrocarbon accumulation in the Zhanhua Sag","authors":"Chun‐Chieh Wu, Jingong Zhang, W. Xiong, Bo Li, Yijun Wang, Jinning Zhang, Qiang Cui","doi":"10.2174/1874834101609010299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874834101609010299","url":null,"abstract":"To analyse the Zhanhua Paleogene–Neogene cap rocks and its relationship with hydrocarbon accumulation, the seal lithology, the relationship between compaction of argillite rock and its sealing capacity, and its destruction by faults and fractures were studied. The results indicate that there are four types of cap rocks: argillite rock and silty mudstone, microcrystalline carbonate, dense cemented sandstone and dense cemented carbonate. Among these cap rocks, argillite rock is the main type in the Zhanhua Sag. According to the evolutionary characteristics of the argillite rock and its destruction by fractures and faults, the argillite cap can be classified into three categories: porosity cap, fracture transformation cap and the fault transformation cap. Among their sealing capacities, the porosity cap is the best, followed by the fracture transformation cap, and the fault transformation cap is the worst. Through the analysis of the relationship between existing oil & gas reservoirs and the distribution characteristics of the Paleogene–Neogene cap rocks in the Zhanhua Sag, it was found that the cap combination which was below or above the reservoir together controlled the hydrocarbon accumulation and preservation. It means that the destruction of the cap below or down-dip the reservoir is a necessary condition for hydrocarbon accumulation, and only when the sealing capacity of the cap rock above or up-dip the reservoir is better than that of below or down-dip the reservoir, hydrocarbon could be efficiently stored in reservoirs, thus could be effectively enriched.","PeriodicalId":377053,"journal":{"name":"The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal","volume":"124 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114309267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}