Practical nanotechnology for petroleum engineers

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Content: Chapter 1: Introduction1.1. Why are Nanoparticles so Exciting?1.2. What is There with Nanotechnology for Petroleum Engineers?1.3. Summary of Chapters of the BookReferencesChapter 2: Nanoparticle Synthesis and Surface Coating2.1. Requirements for Nanoparticles for Oilfield Use2.2. Synthesis in the Liquid Phase2.3. Synthesis in the Gas Phase2.4. Nanoparticle Surface Modification & Functionalization2.5. Other Forms of Nanomaterials2.6. Characterization of Produced Nanoparticles2.7. Examples of Nanoparticle Synthesis and Surface Coating2.8. Concluding RemarksReferencesChapter 3: Nanoparticles in Fluids3.1. Introduction3.2. Dispersion Stability of Nanoparticles in Fluids3.3. Nanoparticle Transport in Porous MediaReferencesChapter 4: Nanoparticles at Fluid Interfaces4.1. Introduction4.2. Mechanism of Adsorption of Nanoparticles at Fluid-Fluid Interfaces4.3. Stability of Thin Film Between Bubbles Within a FoamReferencesChapter 5: Nanomagnetism5.1. Introduction5.2. Nanomagnetism Basics5.3. Hydrodynamics of Superparamagnetic Nanoparticle (SNP) Displacements5.4. Ferrofluids5.5. Magnetic Sensing5.6. Hyperthermia HeatingList of AbbreviationsNomenclatureReferencesChapter 6: Nanotechnology and the environment6.1 Introduction6.2 Release of Nanoparticles into the Environment6.3 Human Health Risk Assessment6.4 Environmental RegulationReferencesChapter 7: Drilling and Completions7.1 Introduction7.2 Drilling Fluids7.3 Fracturing Fluids7.4 Cement Integrity7.5 Improved Hardware Materials7.6 Smart CoatingsNomenclatureReferencesChapter 8: Production Operations and Flow Assurance8.1. Introduction8.2 Emulsion and Colloidal Particulate Removal from Produced Fluids8.2.1 Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Removal of Oil Droplets from Produced Water8.3 Inhibition of Scale/Organic Particulate Deposition8.4 Flow Assurance for Oil/Gas Pipelines and Surface Facilities8.5 MNP-Based Brine Hardness Reduction8.6 Improved Conformance Control Using Temperature Responsive Gel8.7 Fines Migration ControlReferencesChapter 9: Reservoir Sensing9.1. Enhanced Reservoir Imaging9.2. Nanoparticles as Intelligent Tracers9.3. Downhole MonitoringReferencesChapter 10: Enhanced Oil Recovery: Foams And Emulsions10.1. Introduction10.2. CO2 Foams for Improved Mobility Control10.3. CO2 Foams Stabilized by Fly Ash and Other Nanoparticles10.4. Emulsions for Improved Reservoir SweepReferencesChapter 11: Enhanced Oil Recovery: Wettability Alteration And Other Topics11.1. Introduction11.2. Wettability Alteration and Imbibition Enhancement11.3. Use of Nanoparticles for Surfactant/Polymer EOR11.4. Nanoparticle-Stabilized CO2 Hydrate Structure for Improved CO2 Sequestration11.5. Concluding RemarksReferencesChapter 12: Heavy Oil Recovery12.1. Introduction12.2. Nanoparticle-Based Oil Recovery Enhancement12.3. Development of Catalysts for In-Situ Heavy Oil Upgrading12.4. Development of In-Situ Upgrading Processes12.5. Field Testing of Nano-Catalysts12.6. Concluding RemarksReferencesChapter 13: Conclusions and Future Directions13.1. Conclusions13.2. Future Challenges in the Oil and Gas Industry13.3. Challenges in Nanotechnology Implementation