Advances in Solvent-Based Recovery Method for heavy oil reservoirs Content Abstract 1 Introductions 2 Mechanisms 2.1 Viscosity reduction 2.2 Swelling effect 2.3 Diffusion 2.4 Dispersion 2.5 Asphaltene precipitation 2.6 Solvent selection 3 Solvent-based methods 3.1 VAPEX 3.2 TSR 3.3 N-Solv® & Warm-VAPEX 3.4 ES-SAGD 3.5 SAS and SAVEX 3.6 SAP 3.7 CSP and ECSP 3.8 […]
Abstract Introduction In the last few years we have observed a revived surge in the number of mergers. They are more often observed in countries with better accounting standards. Companies undergo mergers for a number of reasons. The primary reason is the proper allocation of resources and thus, increasing cost efficiency. A small amount of […]
Literature review Nowadays, an important factor for economic and social development is energy sufficiency. Energy is the fuel of growth. Scientist’s predictions show that by the year 2050, energy demand will increase significantly due to the fact of the increasing population of the earth and that more buildings are going to be constructed. (Ref: Facts […]
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.0 Introduction Hotels constitute a key element of the organized chain of activity in the travel and tourism industry, and occupy a crucial place in concerns over environmental protection related to tourism and travel. The hotel industry, because of the nature of its functions, characteristics, and services, consumes substantial quantities of energy, […]
Abstract This paper analyses and explains the effects of central bank independence on a country’s inflation rates and its economic performance thereafter. It deals with the benefits believed to come along with independence and the delegation of monetary policy to the central bank, the determinants and accuracy of the index of central bank independence (CBI), […]
Noise pollution CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background Noise means unpleasant sound that gives a disturbing and annoying effect to the listener. Noise pollution is any unwanted, disturbing, or harmful sound that impairs or interferes with hearing, causes stress, hampers concentration and work efficiency, or causes accident. Noise can block, distort, change or interfere with the meaning […]
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the factors that determine the sensitivity of the investment-cash flow relationship. The Q model assumption is used to relate the investment opportunities available to the managers with its liquidity constraints due to asymmetric information and managerial discretion of internally sourced free cash flow. The result purports that there is a positive […]
Abstract Hedgerows are an important part of the British landscape, providing both food and shelter for a number of taxa. As part of the UK government’s Environmental Stewardship (ES) Scheme, farmers are granted subsidies for, amongst other things, ‘enhanced hedgerow management’. Although hedgerow management under ES is expected to have beneficial effects for taxa such […]
CHAPTER 1 Rapid changes in financial service industries make it essential to determine the profitability of financial institution. Banks plays a key role in financial market of a country and for this it’s very important to evaluate that bank operate in efficient manner also what are the factors which affect the profitability of banks. A […]
Understanding the Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidality and Its Implications for Treatment An extensive empirical literature has documented the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidality, including suicidal ideation (Nock et al., 2009; Vanderploeg et al., 2015), suicide attempts (Krysinska & Lester, 2010), and death by suicide (Gradus et al., 2010). Review the […]
