2007/10/01 by Oladipo Omotoso, W. I. Friesen, R.J. Mikula · 1 citation
Chemistry · Engineering · Mathematics · #Petroleum Processing and Analysis #Non-Destructive Testing Techniques #Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques #Asphalt #Extraction (chemistry) #Process engineering #Value (mathematics) #Interpretation (philosophy) #Oil sands #Petroleum engineering #Environmental science #Computer science #Mathematics #Engineering #Statistics #Materials science #Chemistry #Chromatography
paper · doi:10.1002/cjce.5450850522
openalex publication_date 2007/10/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22
Abstract Small‐scale batch tests are often used to compare oil sand samples and to understand processing trends for process variables such as temperature, water chemistry, and ore properties. The uncertainty associated with the value of bitumen recovery determined from a carefully performed batch test is approximately 4%, a level that can have significant economic implications when commercial production rates are considered. This paper discusses several methods for determining bitumen recovery and shows the preferred, although seldom used, method for calculating this value.