Mathematical Modeling of in Situ Oil Shale Retorting

Various problems of a mathematical nature occurring in in situ oil shale retorting are discussed. The problem of modeling chemical reactions is covered, along with the badly conditioned boundary value problem which produces the combustion wave.

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Published in:SIAM journal on numerical analysis 1977-03, Vol.14 (1), p.137-151
Main Authors: George, J. H., Harris, H. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bitumens
Carbon
Combustion
Decomposition
Flame propagation
Flames
Hydrocarbons
Kinetics
Mining
Oil shale
Petroleum
Pyrolysis
Shales
Solvents
Temperature
Thermal decomposition
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Summary:Various problems of a mathematical nature occurring in in situ oil shale retorting are discussed. The problem of modeling chemical reactions is covered, along with the badly conditioned boundary value problem which produces the combustion wave.
ISSN:0036-1429
1095-7170
DOI:10.1137/0714009