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This comprehensive book provides users with the knowledge they need to understand and increase their reservoir's recovery potential by as much as 60%, and includes all the current methods of recovery available, including the pros and cons of each, along with discussions of the technologies surrounding offshore applications

Table of Contents

1. Exploration and General Methods for Oil Recovery2. Origin and Occurrence3. Reservoirs and Reservoir Fluids4. Properties5. Non-thermal Methods of Recovery6. Thermal Methods of Recovery7. Upgrading Heavy Oil8. The Future

AppendixA: Conversion Factors

About the Author

Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal EnergySources. 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.