Aquathermolysis of heavy oil in reservoir conditions with the use of oil-soluble catalysts: part III – changes in composition resins and asphaltenes

Abstract

This paper discusses aquathermolysis process of heavy crude oil from Boca de Jaruco reservoir, which is developed by CSS method. The catalysts based on cobalt, nickel, iron and cupper are used to intensify the in-situ conversion processes. The active form of catalysts generates after steam injection. The third part of paper discusses conversion of resins and asphaltenes. The influence of thermo-catalytic conditions and composition of catalysts are also studied. The destruction of resins and asphaltenes are observed after thermocatalytic treatments. The changes in composition of resins and asphaltenes are revealed by IR-spectroscopy data.