| DRILLING FLUIDS |
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| Chemical Conditioning of Drilling Fluids Prior to Dewatering |
| A.K. Wojtanowicz | 1 |
| Decanting Centrifuges In Sludge/Waste Pond Cleanup |
| C.N. Grichar | 7 |
| Control of Differential Sticking With Filtration Additives |
| Dr. M.E. Chenevert and J. Huycke | 17 |
| Centrifuges for Solids Control |
| V.K. Norton | 21 |
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| CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGY |
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| Filtration Specifications for Oilfield Applications |
| J.E. Schmitz and C.H. Likens | 28 |
| Characterization of Absolute Rated Filter Media For Oil and Gas Production Filtration |
| A.C. Shucosky, V.A. Geraci, M.C. Turner, and J.E. Cameron | 38 |
| Specifying Gas/Liquid Coalescer Cartridges |
| M. Nickerson and R. Hashemi | 51 |
| A Cost Effective Procedure for Evaluating Cartridge Performance On Site |
| J.R. Hampton | 61 |
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| AIR FILTRATION |
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| Fume Removal from the Laboratory Environment: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Fume Hoods |
| R.K. Haugen, Ph.D | 65 |
| Building Wellness: The Role of Standard 62 and Filtration |
| H.E. Burroughs | 77 |
| A Current Trend in Air Pollution Control Devices |
| E.R. Butterworth | 81 |
| Contaminate Gas Control in Industrial Environments |
| M.W. Osborne, Ph.D | 85 |
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| DRILLING FLUIDS |
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| 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. Wilcox | 96 |
| Dynamic Filtration of Drilling Fluids |
| B.G. Chesser | 103 |
| Filtration of Polymer Viscosified Fluids |
| J.B. Echols | 108 |
| Formation Damage Whilst Drilling Inclined Wells |
| Dr. A.A. Yassin, A. Kamis, and A. Othman | 111 |
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| CHEMICALS AND FILTER AIDS |
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| 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. Matthews | 158 |
| What's New in Polymer Feed Systems |
| J. Mack, J. Putnam, and G. Puls | 159 |
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| APPLIED PARTICLE DEPOSITION |
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| 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. Civan | 161 |
| Quantitative Analysis of Rock Permeability Damage by Particle Deposition Using Regression Model |
| A.K. Wojtanowicz and Y. Chen-Xi | 165 |
| 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. Massmann | 175 |
| The Effects Of Heavy Metals on the Scaling Ability of CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2 |
| R.W. Peters and C.A. Wentz | 177 |
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| WORKOVER AND COMPLETION FLUIDS |
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| 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. Dunlap | 193 |
| Reducing Formation Damage Through Two-State Polymer Filtration |
| L.R. Houchin | 194 |
| Notes on Diatomaceous Earth Filtration in the Completion Fluid Industry |
| A. Alciatore, Sr. and A. Alciatore | 195 |
| The Characteristics of High-Density Clear-Brine Completion Fluids and Their Effect Upon the Filtration Process |
| J.B. Echols and S. Mishra | 199 |
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| CHEMICALS AND FILTER AIDS |
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| Polymer Science for the Wellbore: Filtration Application and Practice |
| S.R. Luxemburg | 212 |
| Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aid: A Closer Look |
| G.O. Christoferson | 219 |
| Effects of Mixing and Aging on High Density Polyelectrolytes |
| D.L. Knowles, Sr | 223 |
| 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. Conlan | 237 |
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| SEPARATION AND HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT |
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| 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. Martin | 249 |
| Advancements in High Pressure Sludge/Slurry Dewatering |
| R.W. Mau | 264 |
| Filter Press, an Industrial Standard with New Uses |
| R. Hoffland | 265 |
| Using Coalescence to Improve Efficiency of Oil/Water Separation Field Experience |
| G.R. Carriere | 266 |
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| SURFACE FACILITIES / OPTIMIZATION |
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| Removal of Dissolved Oil Offshore |
| R.Johnson | 282 |
| 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. Choi | 284 |
| Process Selection Optimization-Reviewed by the Performance of Operating Facilities |
| J. Jensen | 289 |
| 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. Swindle | 298 |
| Water Filtration Equipment: An Overview of Current Chevron Operations |
| C.A. French | 302 |
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| FILTRATION THEORY |
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| 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. Auzerais | 314 |
| 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. Casaday | 322 |
| 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. Thomas | 326 |
| Separation of Organic Solvents from Aqueous Streams by Pervaporation |
| R. Baker, J. Kaschemekat, H. Wijmans, and V. Simmons | 330 |
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| SEPARATION AND HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT |
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| Rotating Cyclone Centrifuge |
| R.A. Bobo | 336 |
| Tramp Oil/Sohds Removal by Automatic Pressure Filters |
| Dr. E. Mayer | 341 |
| A New Concept in Filtration Equipment for Completion Fluids |
| J.R. Hampton and E. Acuna | 352 |
| 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. Ganatra | 360 |
| Test Facility and Computer Software for Evaluation of a Produced Water Stream |
| W.H. Senyard and D.E. Vaughn | 366 |
| Water Removal from Hydraulic Oil |
| L.R. White | 376 |
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| INJECTION FLUIDS/DISPOSAL WELLS |
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| 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. Stone | 388 |
| Modeling of Confining Layer Integrity in Deep Well Disposal Systems |
| S. Rhee, D.D. Reible, and W.D. Constant | 403 |
| New High Tech Filters Enhance Oil and Gas Well Production |
| G.A. Vincent | 407 |
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| TOXIC WASTE/WASTE MANAGEMENT |
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| Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Organic and Complex Hazardous Wastes |
| R.C. Ahlert and J.V. Lepore | 410 |
| Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulatory Trends Affecting Oily Waste Management |
| S.R. Weil | 413 |
| On-Site Treatment of Production Pits and Tank Bottoms |
| L.D. Conant and B.K. Hogan | 417 |
| Critical Fluid Extraction of Sludges Generated in the Oil and Gas Industry |
| T. Cody | 422 |
| 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 |
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| NEW INSTRUMENTATION CATSCAN, NMR |
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| 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. Durrett | 432 |
| 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. Vinegar | 445 |
| CAT Transients |
| F.M. Auzerais | 446 |
| 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. Deans | 451 |
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| POSTER SECTION |
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| 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 |