Oil and Gas Separation Process Overview

What is the primary method of extracting heavy oil from oil sands in fully underground processes?

Steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)

Why is bitumen heated before it can flow?

To reduce its viscosity

What role do Power Engineers play in the extraction process of bitumen?

Plant operators using high-pressure steam

Why are SAGD and CSS used instead of surface mining for extracting bitumen?

When bitumen is located too deep for surface mining Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reducing the viscosity of bitumen in the extraction process?

To make it flow to the surface Signup and view all the answers

What is a common hydrocarbon product that bitumen is processed into?

Plastic polymers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lime softener mentioned in the text?

To make brackish water suitable for boiler feed Signup and view all the answers

What does the steam to oil ratio (SOR) indicate in the context of the text?

The efficiency of steam usage in relation to oil production Signup and view all the answers

Why is brackish water increasingly used in SAGD and CSS facilities?

To comply with current environmental regulations Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a plant's steam to oil ratio (SOR) exceeds the target range mentioned in the text?

The plant may discontinue operation Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of brackish water preferred over fresh makeup water in SAGD and CSS facilities?

Current environmental regulations discourage fresh water use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding demulsifier chemicals in the separation process?

To assist in separating water from bitumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of diluent in the bitumen extraction process?

To make bitumen less viscous Signup and view all the answers

What is the final water content in the sales dilbit after going through the treater vessel?

Less than 0.5% Signup and view all the answers

How is oil removed from the produced water in an induced gas flotation (IGF) vessel?

Blowing natural gas through the water Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an oil removal filter (ORF) in the de-oiling process?

To remove oil using walnut shells Signup and view all the answers

'Softener effluent' refers to water that has been treated to remove which impurity?

Temporary hardness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of weak-acid cation exchangers (WAC units) in water treatment?

To remove dissolved magnesium Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to remove impurities such as bicarbonates and silica from de-oiled produced water?

To decrease scale formation on boiler passes Signup and view all the answers

'Produced water' in the context of this text refers to water that has been:

'Produced' by de-oiling and treatment processes Signup and view all the answers

'Dilbit' is a term used for bitumen that has been:

'Diluted' with hydrocarbon fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind using once-through steam generators (OTSGs) instead of drum-type boilers in SAGD plants?

OTSGs are easier to clean using mechanical methods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separators installed in the steam lines of SAGD plants?

To dry the steam to near 100% dry and saturated. Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does the horizontal section of piping extend once in the oil sands formation?

Sideways Signup and view all the answers

Why is CSS not used for shallow oil sands reservoirs?

Shallow reservoirs do not have a thick shale 'cap'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between SAGD and CSS processes in terms of recovery?

SAGD is a continuous recovery process, while CSS happens in cycles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting high-pressure, high-temperature wet steam in the first stage of CSS?

To melt the bitumen by soaking through the oil sands. Signup and view all the answers

How is the condensed steam used in SAGD plants to facilitate bitumen flow?

It mixes with bitumen to form an emulsion that reduces viscosity. Signup and view all the answers

How does geological pressure assist in bringing the emulsion to the surface in SAGD plants?

By forcing the emulsion through producer wells. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common components found in the emulsion returning from producer wellheads in both SAGD and CSS processes?

Bitumen, water, and sand. Signup and view all the answers

Why is CSS considered superior to SAGD for deeper oil sands reservoirs?

CSS is better at extracting bitumen from deeper reservoirs. Signup and view all the answers

Oil and Gas Separation Process Overview

Questions and Answers

What is the primary method of extracting heavy oil from oil sands in fully underground processes?

Why is bitumen heated before it can flow?

What role do Power Engineers play in the extraction process of bitumen?

Why are SAGD and CSS used instead of surface mining for extracting bitumen?

What is the purpose of reducing the viscosity of bitumen in the extraction process?

What is a common hydrocarbon product that bitumen is processed into?

What is the primary function of the lime softener mentioned in the text?

What does the steam to oil ratio (SOR) indicate in the context of the text?

Why is brackish water increasingly used in SAGD and CSS facilities?

What happens if a plant's steam to oil ratio (SOR) exceeds the target range mentioned in the text?

Why is the use of brackish water preferred over fresh makeup water in SAGD and CSS facilities?

What is the purpose of adding demulsifier chemicals in the separation process?

What is the role of diluent in the bitumen extraction process?

What is the final water content in the sales dilbit after going through the treater vessel?

How is oil removed from the produced water in an induced gas flotation (IGF) vessel?

What is the function of an oil removal filter (ORF) in the de-oiling process?

'Softener effluent' refers to water that has been treated to remove which impurity?

What is the primary function of weak-acid cation exchangers (WAC units) in water treatment?

Why is it important to remove impurities such as bicarbonates and silica from de-oiled produced water?

'Produced water' in the context of this text refers to water that has been:

'Dilbit' is a term used for bitumen that has been:

What is the reason behind using once-through steam generators (OTSGs) instead of drum-type boilers in SAGD plants?

What is the purpose of separators installed in the steam lines of SAGD plants?

In which direction does the horizontal section of piping extend once in the oil sands formation?

Why is CSS not used for shallow oil sands reservoirs?

What is the main difference between SAGD and CSS processes in terms of recovery?

What is the purpose of injecting high-pressure, high-temperature wet steam in the first stage of CSS?

How is the condensed steam used in SAGD plants to facilitate bitumen flow?

How does geological pressure assist in bringing the emulsion to the surface in SAGD plants?

What are some common components found in the emulsion returning from producer wellheads in both SAGD and CSS processes?

Why is CSS considered superior to SAGD for deeper oil sands reservoirs?

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary method of extracting heavy oil from oil sands in fully underground processes?

Why is bitumen heated before it can flow?

What role do Power Engineers play in the extraction process of bitumen?

Why are SAGD and CSS used instead of surface mining for extracting bitumen?

What is the purpose of reducing the viscosity of bitumen in the extraction process?

What is a common hydrocarbon product that bitumen is processed into?

What is the primary function of the lime softener mentioned in the text?

What does the steam to oil ratio (SOR) indicate in the context of the text?

Why is brackish water increasingly used in SAGD and CSS facilities?

What happens if a plant's steam to oil ratio (SOR) exceeds the target range mentioned in the text?

Why is the use of brackish water preferred over fresh makeup water in SAGD and CSS facilities?

What is the purpose of adding demulsifier chemicals in the separation process?

What is the role of diluent in the bitumen extraction process?

What is the final water content in the sales dilbit after going through the treater vessel?

How is oil removed from the produced water in an induced gas flotation (IGF) vessel?

What is the function of an oil removal filter (ORF) in the de-oiling process?

'Softener effluent' refers to water that has been treated to remove which impurity?

What is the primary function of weak-acid cation exchangers (WAC units) in water treatment?

Why is it important to remove impurities such as bicarbonates and silica from de-oiled produced water?

'Produced water' in the context of this text refers to water that has been:

'Dilbit' is a term used for bitumen that has been:

What is the reason behind using once-through steam generators (OTSGs) instead of drum-type boilers in SAGD plants?

What is the purpose of separators installed in the steam lines of SAGD plants?

In which direction does the horizontal section of piping extend once in the oil sands formation?

Why is CSS not used for shallow oil sands reservoirs?

What is the main difference between SAGD and CSS processes in terms of recovery?

What is the purpose of injecting high-pressure, high-temperature wet steam in the first stage of CSS?

How is the condensed steam used in SAGD plants to facilitate bitumen flow?

How does geological pressure assist in bringing the emulsion to the surface in SAGD plants?

What are some common components found in the emulsion returning from producer wellheads in both SAGD and CSS processes?

Why is CSS considered superior to SAGD for deeper oil sands reservoirs?

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