AFS: Volume 1 Table of Contents
Advances in Filtration
and
Separation Technology
Volume 1
1989

"Filtration and Separation in Oil and Gas Drilling
and Production Operations"


Table Of Contents

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DRILLING FLUIDS
 
Chemical Conditioning of Drilling Fluids Prior to Dewatering
       A.K. Wojtanowicz1
Decanting Centrifuges In Sludge/Waste Pond Cleanup
       C.N. Grichar7
Control of Differential Sticking With Filtration Additives
       Dr. M.E. Chenevert and J. Huycke17
Centrifuges for Solids Control
       V.K. Norton21
 
CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGY
 
Filtration Specifications for Oilfield Applications
       J.E. Schmitz and C.H. Likens28
Characterization of Absolute Rated Filter Media For Oil and Gas Production Filtration
       A.C. Shucosky, V.A. Geraci, M.C. Turner, and J.E. Cameron38
Specifying Gas/Liquid Coalescer Cartridges
       M. Nickerson and R. Hashemi 51
A Cost Effective Procedure for Evaluating Cartridge Performance On Site
       J.R. Hampton61
 
AIR FILTRATION
 
Fume Removal from the Laboratory Environment: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Fume Hoods
       R.K. Haugen, Ph.D65
Building Wellness: The Role of Standard 62 and Filtration
       H.E. Burroughs77
A Current Trend in Air Pollution Control Devices
       E.R. Butterworth 81
Contaminate Gas Control in Industrial Environments
       M.W. Osborne, Ph.D85
 
DRILLING FLUIDS
 
Drilling Fluid Dewatering: Applications Survey and Case History
       A.K. Wojtanowicz and J.M. Griffin 90
Application of Filtration and Colloid Stability Principals to Solving Shale Stability Problems
       R.D. Wilcox96
Dynamic Filtration of Drilling Fluids
       B.G. Chesser 103
Filtration of Polymer Viscosified Fluids
       J.B. Echols108
Formation Damage Whilst Drilling Inclined Wells
       Dr. A.A. Yassin, A. Kamis, and A. Othman111
 
CHEMICALS AND FILTER AIDS
 
A New, Improved Filter Aid
       Dr. E. Mayer and J.G. Wood 124
Enhanced Filter Performance with Chemicals
       M.L. Braden 142
Maximizing Coagulation Chemistry Helps Optimize the Filtration Process
       J. G. Penniman 143
The Effect of Fine Filtration on Gravel Pack Viscosifiers and Brine Inhihibitors
       T.E. Hudson, M.L. Samuelson, and J. Hampton 150
Automation of Production Chemical Processes
       Nalco Chemical Company 154
Patenting Polymers and Polymer Dispersing Technology
       G.E. Matthews158
What's New in Polymer Feed Systems
       J. Mack, J. Putnam, and G. Puls 159
 
APPLIED PARTICLE DEPOSITION
 
Particle Transport in Membrane Filtration
       M.R. Wiesner, V. Turcaud, and J.Y Bottero 160
Fines Generation, Migration and Permeability Impairment Near Production and Injection Wells
       H.A. Chen and F. Civan161
Quantitative Analysis of Rock Permeability Damage by Particle Deposition Using Regression Model
       A.K. Wojtanowicz and Y. Chen-Xi165
An Experimental Investigation of Precipitation/Dissolution Wave Behavior
       D.A. Aliaga, G. Wu, M.M. Sharma, and L.W Lake 171
Effects of Flow Conditions on Filter-Cake Characteristics in Membrane Filtration
       R.D. Cohen 172
Visual Analyses of Multicomponent Immiscible Flow in Heterogeneous Media
       J.W. Massmann175
The Effects Of Heavy Metals on the Scaling Ability of CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2
       R.W. Peters and C.A. Wentz 177
 
WORKOVER AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
 
A Systems Approach to Filtration of Completion Fluids
       T.W. Johnson 183
Shearing and Filtering HEC Gels to Optimize Performance
       R.C. Cole, S. Shah, and B. Caveny 187
Field Mixing and Filtration of Acid Stimulation Fluids
       D.D. Dunlap193
Reducing Formation Damage Through Two-State Polymer Filtration
       L.R. Houchin194
Notes on Diatomaceous Earth Filtration in the Completion Fluid Industry
       A. Alciatore, Sr. and A. Alciatore195
The Characteristics of High-Density Clear-Brine Completion Fluids and Their Effect Upon the Filtration Process
       J.B. Echols and S. Mishra 199
 
CHEMICALS AND FILTER AIDS
 
Polymer Science for the Wellbore: Filtration Application and Practice
       S.R. Luxemburg212
Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid: A Closer Look
       G.O. Christoferson219
Effects of Mixing and Aging on High Density Polyelectrolytes
       D.L. Knowles, Sr223
Characteristics, Advantages, and Safety Aspects of Perlite Filteraids
       W.G. Blunt, D.W. Blunt, G.R. Freund 224
Cycle Optimization Involving the Use of Filter Aids
       F.M. Tiller, N.B. Hsyung, and Y.L. Shen 233
An Economical Method for the Continuous Oxidant Treatment of Oilfield Filters and Flotation Cells
       J. Conlan237
 
SEPARATION AND HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
 
Deep Bed Filtration Technology Advancements
       V.R. Degner 243
A Rotating Disc Membrane Filtration System
       W.E. Ahlberg 247
Operation and Maintenance of Induced Gas Flotation Cells
       G.R. Carriere and R.B. Martin249
Advancements in High Pressure Sludge/Slurry Dewatering
       R.W. Mau264
Filter Press, an Industrial Standard with New Uses
       R. Hoffland265
Using Coalescence to Improve Efficiency of Oil/Water Separation Field Experience
       G.R. Carriere266
 
SURFACE FACILITIES / OPTIMIZATION
 
Removal of Dissolved Oil Offshore
       R.Johnson282
The Plate and Frame Filter Press- A Working Tool
       K.S. Price and C.M. Robson 283
Hydrocyclones: A Cost Effective Alternative for Produced Water Treatment
       M. Choi284
Process Selection Optimization-Reviewed by the Performance of Operating Facilities
       J. Jensen289
Removal Of Dispersed Oil from Produced Water in an Offshore Platform Using an "S.P. Pack" Tank
       F.H. Rodriguez 294
Economic Phase Separation Saves Costs in Petrochemical Plants and Refineries
       L.C. Swindle298
Water Filtration Equipment: An Overview of Current Chevron Operations
       C.A. French302
 
FILTRATION THEORY
 
Averaging Volume Size Determination of Electroconductive Porosity Probes
       G.G. Chase, M.S. Willis, and J. Kannel 303
Mechanism of Crossflow Filtration of Non-Newtonian Slurries
       W.M. Lu, K.J. Hwang, S.P. Ju, and C.K. Chen 310
Theoretical and Practical Implications of Sedimentation Behavior
       F.M. Auzerais314
A Unified Solid/Liquid Separation Framework
       O.A. Bascur 315
Ceramic Crossflow Microfiltration of Produced Water
       A.S.C. Chen, J.T. Flynn, R.G. Cook, and A.L. Casaday322
Economics of Ceramic Membranes for the Treatment of Waters Produced by Oil Wells
       J.L. Humphrey, K.P. Goodboy, A.L. Casaday, and K.M. Thomas326
Separation of Organic Solvents from Aqueous Streams by Pervaporation
       R. Baker, J. Kaschemekat, H. Wijmans, and V. Simmons 330
 
SEPARATION AND HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
 
Rotating Cyclone Centrifuge
       R.A. Bobo 336
Tramp Oil/Sohds Removal by Automatic Pressure Filters
       Dr. E. Mayer341
A New Concept in Filtration Equipment for Completion Fluids
       J.R. Hampton and E. Acuna352
Membrane Separation and Recovery of Hydrocarbons and Water
       B.P. Scherer, Ph.D. and R.H. Emmel, Ph.D.356
Optimized Filtration Technology for Manufacturing Processes
       C.P. Ganatra360
Test Facility and Computer Software for Evaluation of a Produced Water Stream
       W.H. Senyard and D.E. Vaughn366
Water Removal from Hydraulic Oil
       L.R. White376
 
INJECTION FLUIDS/DISPOSAL WELLS
 
Correlation of Gulf Coast Shale Permeability and Resistivity: Application to Disposal Well Integrity Tests
       J.L. Alixant and W.D. Constant 382
Above-Ground Hazardous Filtration for Deepwell Injection
       Dr. E. Mayer and Dr. R. Hashemi 386
Handling Filtrations Up to 15,000 Psi Using New Seal Technology
       D. Tatum 387
Filtration and Injection Water Quality
       P.J. Stone388
Modeling of Confining Layer Integrity in Deep Well Disposal Systems
       S. Rhee, D.D. Reible, and W.D. Constant403
New High Tech Filters Enhance Oil and Gas Well Production
       G.A. Vincent407
 
TOXIC WASTE/WASTE MANAGEMENT
 
Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Organic and Complex Hazardous Wastes
       R.C. Ahlert and J.V. Lepore410
Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulatory Trends Affecting Oily Waste Management
       S.R. Weil413
On-Site Treatment of Production Pits and Tank Bottoms
       L.D. Conant and B.K. Hogan417
Critical Fluid Extraction of Sludges Generated in the Oil and Gas Industry
       T. Cody422
Closure and Disposal Practices Under Louisiana Statewide Order 29-B
       S.K. Wells, B.M. Strandberg, and R.E. Evangelisti 423
Belt Press Experiences as Dewatering Oily Refinery Sludges
       G. Evans 427
 
NEW INSTRUMENTATION CATSCAN, NMR
 
Texaco Water-Cut Monitor-Applications for Oil/Water Separation
       L. Pepin, J.D. Marrelli, G.J. Hatton, F. Siddiqui, D.A. Helms, and M.G. Durrett432
OpticusTM -A Polymer Dosage Control System for Sludge Dewatering Processes
       M.C. Henry, J.H. Collins, and J.T. Shah 437
Overview of NMR and CT Imaging
       H.J. Vinegar445
CAT Transients
       F.M. Auzerais446
Catscan Analysis of Sedimentation
       F.M. Tiller, N.B. Hsyung, and N.L. Coffelt 447
A Study of Flow Through a Heterogeneous Carbonate Core
       P.J. Hicks, Jr. and H. Deans451
 
POSTER SECTION
 
Centrifugal Filtration of Compressible Cakes
       F.M. Tiller, N.B. Hsyung, and G. Tsai 456
Indoor Pollution and the Control of Air Quality in Indoor Spaces
       J.W. Wolf 464
3-D Visualization of CT-scans of a Kaolinite Slurry
       W.F. Massell, H. Deans, S.B. McGraw, and J. Roche 468