Compositional dependence of viscosity of bitumens/heavy oils

M. R. Islam, A. Chakma

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Abstract

The viscosity of bitumens/heavy oils may be related to the tendency of the asphaltenes to form aggregates. This paper concentrates on the effects of asphaltenes on bitumen/heavy oil viscosity. The macro and micro structural arrangements of heavy oils/bitumens are described and their effects on viscosity discussed. Experimental evidence suggesting viscosity to be not only a function of asphaltene concentration but, more importantly, to be a function of the nature of asphaltene aggregates is shown. A new equation quantifying the influence of asphaltenes on viscosity is presented and compared with experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual Technical Meeting, ATM 1989
PublisherPetroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC)
ISBN (Electronic)9781555634995
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes
Event40th Annual Technical Meeting of the Petroleum Society of CIM, PETSOC ATM 1989 - Banff, Canada
Duration: 28 May 198931 May 1989

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Meeting, ATM 1989

Conference

Conference40th Annual Technical Meeting of the Petroleum Society of CIM, PETSOC ATM 1989
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityBanff
Period28/05/8931/05/89

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