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Interpretation of Bitumen Recovery Data from Batch Extraction Tests
Author(s) -
Omotoso O.,
Friesen W. I.,
Mikula R. J.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450850522
Subject(s) - asphalt , extraction (chemistry) , process engineering , value (mathematics) , interpretation (philosophy) , oil sands , petroleum engineering , environmental science , computer science , mathematics , engineering , statistics , materials science , chemistry , chromatography , composite material , programming language
Abstract Small‐scale batch tests are often used to compare oil sand samples and to understand processing trends for process variables such as temperature, water chemistry, and ore properties. The uncertainty associated with the value of bitumen recovery determined from a carefully performed batch test is approximately 4%, a level that can have significant economic implications when commercial production rates are considered. This paper discusses several methods for determining bitumen recovery and shows the preferred, although seldom used, method for calculating this value.