Abstract
A partial least-squares statistical model was prepared to describe the contamination of produced water by soluble organic compounds. The model incorporated predictor variables used in earlier characterization studies: pH, temperature, pressure, salinity, water-to-oil ratio, and origin of the crude. Response variables included total extractable material and concentrations of aliphatic, aromatic, and polar organic molecules. The model was used to predict the uptake of water-soluble organics under a variety of conditions. The model will be applied to the prediction of hydrocarbon contamination of water produced in offshore drilling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 593-609 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia) |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Funding
The author would like to thank the U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas and Oil Technology Partnership Office for funding under contract AC10383OR41 and industrial partners through the Petroleum Energy Research Forum for their support.
Funders | Funder number |
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U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas and Oil Technology Partnership Office | AC10383OR41 |