Synopses & Reviews
Explores the foam fundamentals, including bulk foam stability and antifoaming, foams in porous media, and foam sensitivity to oil in porous media. Discusses the application of foams to improving oil recovery in porous media. Presents the application of foams to oilwell and near-well petroleum production. Describes foams in surface processes. Includes a comprehensive glossary of foam terminology.
Table of Contents
Foams: Basic Principles, L.L. Schramm and F. Wassmuth
Mechanisms of Aqueous Foam Stability and Antifoaming Action with and without Oil: A Thin-Film Approach, D.T. Wasan, K. Koczo, and A.D. Nikolov
Fundamentals of Foam Transport in Porous Media, A.R. Kovscek and C.J. Radke
Foam Sensitivity to Crude Oil in Porous Media, L. L. Schramm
CO2 Foams in Enhanced Oil Recovery, J.P. Heller
Steam-Foams for Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery, E.E. Isaacs, J. Ivory and M.K. Green
Adsorption of Foam-Forming Surfactants for Hydrocarbon-Miscible Flooding at High Salinities, K. Mannhardt and J.J. Novosad
Gas-Blocking Foams, J.E. Hanssen and M. Dalland
Foams for Well Stimulation, D.J. Chambers
Role of Nonpolar Foams in Production of Heavy Oils, B.B. Maini and H. Sarma
Bituminous Froths in the Hot-Water Flotation Process, R.C. Shaw, J. Czarnecki, L. L. Schramm, and D. Axelson
Antifoaming and Defoaming in Refineries, V.E. Lewis and W.F. Minyard