Critical Review of Existing and Emerging Approaches
to Moderate Upgrading of Extra-Heavy Crudes
This 685-page study, led by Dr. Theo de Bruijn in the
year 2000, assessed the scientific and technical basis
of existing and emerging heavy oil upgrading technologies
at different levels of development. A unique methodology
was developed that allowed a holistic techno-economic
evaluation of 14 widely disparate upgrading technologies.
Eight separate companies invested in the review
and received copies of the final report.
Major chapter titles include:
Summary, Challenges and Recommendations
Extra-heavy Crude Versus Light Crudes
Oil Refining
Upgrading Chemistry
Resid Conversion Options
Review of Selected Resid Conversion Technologies
Alternative Upgrading Concepts
Since the initial study’s completion, a revised
edition featuring additional alternative technologies
was completed for a new client in 2002. If you are interested
in buying into this study, please contact Dr. Theo de
Bruijn at (780) 987-8710 or e-mail.
You may also download the acrobatted version of the
report’s summary by clicking
here.
