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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal Energy Sources. He is recognized as a world leader in the areas of fuels characterization and development. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah. James Speight is also a Consultant, Author and Lecturer on energy and environmental issues. He has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, both from University of Manchester. James has worked for various corporations and research facilities including Exxon, Alberta Research Council and the University of Manchester. With more than 45 years of experience, he has authored more than 400 publications--including over 50 books--reports and presentations, taught more than 70 courses, and is the Editor on many journals including the Founding Editor of Petroleum Science and Technology. Klappentext As conventional oil resources are depleted worldwide! vast heavy oil reserves available in various parts of the world become increasingly important as a secure future energy source. Clear and rigorous! Heavy Oil Production Processes will prove useful for scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists! non-scientists! engineers! and non-engineers who wish to gain a general overview or update of the science and technology of fossil fuels. Not only does the book discuss production processes but also provides methods that should reduce the environmental footprint and improve profitability. "After describing methods for evaluating the properties of heavy oil, this book clearly explains different approaches for the nonthermal recovery of heavy oil from reservoirs and tar sand deposits and the process of heating up a reservoir to enable oil flow to the wellbore."--Research and Reference Book News, August 2013 ...
