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Selected publications of EOGRRC members of the last 10 years:

  1. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “A Semi-Analytical Model for Simulating Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage,” accepted for publication in SPEJ, 2017.

  2. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Alteration of Interfacial Properties by Chemicals and Nano-Materials to Improve Heavy-Oil Recovery at Elevated Temperatures,” accepted for publication in Energy and Fuels, 2017.

  3. Yi, S., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Use of Nickel Nanoparticles for Promoting Aquathermolysis Reaction During Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” accepted for publication in SPEJ, 2017.

  4. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of New Generation Chemicals and Nano Materials in Heavy-Oil Recovery: Visual Analysis through Micro Fluidics Experiments,” Coll. and Surf. A: Phys. and Eng. Aspects, vol. 529, 346-355, 2017.

  5. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Feasibility Assessment of Heavy-Oil Recovery by CO2 Injection after Cold Production with Sands: Lab-to-Field Scale Modeling Considering Non-Equilibrium Foamy Oil Behavior,” Applied Energy, vol. 205, 615-625, 2017.

  6. Korfanta, A., Babadagli, T., and Develi, K.: “Experimental Analysis of Miscible Displacement in a Single Fracture,” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, vol. 205, 25-36, 2017.

  7. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “Experimental Investigation of Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage for Heavy Oil Recovery,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 154, 589-601, 2017.

  8. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Retrieval of Solvent Injected during Heavy-Oil Recovery from Water- and Oil-Wet Reservoirs: Pore Scale Analysis at Variable Temperature Conditions,” Int. J. of Heat and Mass Trans., vol. 112, 937-849, 2017.

  9. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Effect of Native and Injected Nano-Particles on the Efficiency of Heavy Oil Recovery by Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Heating,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 153, 244-256, 2017.

  10. Cao, N., Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Wettability Alteration of Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Containing Carbonates Using Solvents, high pH Solutions and Nano/Ionic Liquids,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 20, no. 2, 363-371, 2017.

  11. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Effect of Fracture Surface Roughness, Shear Displacement, Fluid Type and Proppant on the Permeability of a Single Fracture: A Visual and Quantitative Analysis,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 20, no 2, 446-470, 2017.

  12. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “High Temperature Solvent Injection for Heavy-Oil Recovery from Oilsands: Determination of Optimal Application Conditions through Genetic Algorithm,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 20, no. 2, 372-382, 2017.

  13. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Optimal Thermodynamic Conditions for Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Recovery Considering Effective Solvent Retrieval,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 20, no. 1, 149-160, 2017.

  14. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Fractal Analysis of Single-Phase Water and Polymer Solution Flow at High Rates in Open and Horizontally Displaced Rough Fractures,” Int. J. of Rock Mech. & Min. Sci., vol. 92, 54-71, 2017.

  15. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., Yoon, J.S. and Zimmermann, G.: “Multi-Branched Growth of Fractures in Shales for Effective Reservoir Contact: A Particle Based Distinct Element Modeling Study,” J. of Natural Gas Sci. and Eng., vol. 35 (Part A), 509-521, 2017.

  16. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Laboratory Measurements and Numerical Simulation of Cyclic Solvent Stimulation with Thermally-Aided Solvent Retrieval Phase in the Presence of Wormholes after CHOPS,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 30, no, 11, 9181-9192, 2016.

  17. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Dynamics of Diffusive and Convective Transport in Porous Media: A Fractal Analysis of 3-D Images Obtained by Laser Technology,” Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, vol. 95, 1-13, 2016.

  18. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Quantitative and Visual Analysis of Proppant Transport in Rough Fractures,” Journal of Natural Gas Science and Eng., vol. 33, 1291-1307, 2016.

  19. Hofmann, H., Blocher, G., Milsch, H., Babadagli, T., and Zimmermann, G.: “Transmissivity of aligned and displaced tensile fractures in granitic rocks during cyclic loading,” Int. J. of Rock Mech. & Min. Sci., vol. 87, 69-84, Sept. 2016.

  20. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., Yoon, J., Blocher, G., and Zimmermann, G.: “A Hybrid Discrete/Finite Element Modeling Study of Complex Hydraulic Fracture Development for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in Granitic Basements,” Geothermics, vol. 64, 362-381, 2016.

  21. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis of Cyclic Solvent Stimulation for Post-CHOPS EOR: Application on an Actual Field Case,” SPE Economics and Management, vol. 8, no. 4, 78-89, 2016.

  22. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Investigations on the Dynamics of Gravity Driven Steam Displacement Process for Heavy Oil Recovery and Development of Residual Oil Saturation: A 2-D Visual Analysis,” SPEJ, vol. 21, no. 6, 1943-1959, 2016.

  23. Rangriz Shokri, A., Babadagli, T. and Jafari, A.: “A Critical Analysis of the Relationship between Statistical and Fractal Fracture Network Characteristics and Effective Fracture Network Permeability,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 19, no. 3, 494-510, 2016.

  24. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Bitumen Recovery from Grosmont Carbonates by Modified SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoir) Method Using Wettability Alteration Chemicals,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 30, no. 5, 3849-3859, 2016.

  25. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Low Temperature Air Injection with Solvents in Heavy-Oil Containing Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Effects of Matrix/Fracture Properties and Temperature on Recovery,” Fuel, vol. 179, 376-390, Sept. 2016.

  26. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Design of Low Temperature Air Injection with Propane for Efficient Recovery of Heavy Oil in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Experimental and Numerical Approach,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 30, no 4, 2662-2673, 2016.

  27. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Optimal Solvent Type for High Temperature Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 30, no 4, 2563-2573, 2016.

  28. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Investigation of Wettability Alteration in Oil-Wet Reservoirs Containing Heavy-Oil,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 19, no. 4, 633-644, 2016.

  29. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Hot Solvent Injection for Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Reservoirs: An Experimental Approach to Determine Optimal Application Conditions,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 30, no. 4, 2780-2790, 2016.

  30. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “A CFD Approach to Model Gas-Heavy Oil Displacement in Capillary Media at High Temperatures,” Chem. Eng. Sci., vol. 140, 299-308, 2016.

  31. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Analytical Solutions and Derivation of Relative Permeabilities for Water–Heavy Oil Displacement and Gas–Heavy Oil Gravity Drainage Under Non-Isothermal Conditions,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 18, no. 1, 181-192, 2016.

  32. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Modeling of CHOPS and Solvent/Thermal Based post CHOPS EOR Applications Considering Non-Equilibrium Foamy Oil Behavior and Realistic Representation of Wormholes,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 137, 144-156, 2016.

  33. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Visual Investigations on Solvent Retrieval during Heavy-Oil Recovery at Elevated Temperatures: A Micromodel Study,” Chem. Eng. Res. and Design, vol. 106, 59-73, 2016.

  34. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “3-D Visualization of Diffusive and Convective Solvent Transport Processes in Oil Saturated Porous Media Using Laser Technology,” J. of Visualization, vol. 19, no. 4, 615-629, 2016.

  35. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Relative Permeability of Foamy Oil for Different Types of Dissolved Gases,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 19, no. 4, 604-619, 2016.

  36. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Three Dimensional Visualization of Solvent Chamber Growth in Solvent Injection Processes: An Experimental Approach,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng, vol. 142, 46-67, 2016.

  37. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Solvent Selection Criteria Based on Diffusion Rate and Mixing Quality for Steam/Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 19, no. 4, 620-632, 2016.

  38. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Solvent Selection Criteria and Optimal Application Conditions for Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Recovery by Hybrid Thermal and Solvent Methods: A Review and Comparative Analysis,” J. of Energy Resources Technology, vol. 138, 012904-1/9, 2016.

  39. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Field-Scale Deformation Analysis of Cyclic Solvent Stimulation in Thin Unconsolidated Heavy Oil Reservoirs with Developed Wormhole Network,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 54, no. 6, 341-350, 2015.

  40. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T. and Zimmermann, G.: “A Grain Based Modeling Study of Fracture Branching during Compression Tests in Granites,” Int. J. of Rock Mech. and Min. Sci., vol. 77, 152-162, 2015.

  41. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., Yoon, J., Zang, A., and Zimmermann, G.: “A Grain Based Modeling Study of Mineralogical Factors Affecting Strength, Elastic Behaviour and Micro Fracture Development during Compression Tests in Granites,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, vol. 147, 261-275, 2015.

  42. Mayorquin, J., Babadagli, T. and Rodriguez de la Garza, F.: “Field Scale Numerical Modeling of Low Temperature Air Injection with Propane for Heavy-Oil Recovery from Naturally Fractured Reservoirs,” Fuel, vol. 160, 140-152, 2015.

  43. Coskuner, G., Naderi, K., and Babadagli, T.: “An Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology as a Follow Up to Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng, vol. 133, 475-482, 2015.

  44. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method Considering Oil Recovery and Solvent Retrieval: Core Scale Experimentation,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 54, no. 5, 310-322, 2015.

  45. Batruny, P. and Babadagli, T.: “Effect of Waterflooding History on the Efficiency of Tertiary Miscible Gas Injection and Optimal Design of WAG Process,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 130, 114-122, 2015.

  46. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T., Leung, J., and Al-Bahlani, A.M.: “Design of SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method for Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Hybrid Optimization Framework,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 130, 77-85, 2015.

  47. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Status of Electromagnetic Heating for Enhanced Heavy Oil /Bitumen Recovery and Future Prospects: A Review,” Applied Energy, vol. 151, 206-226, 2015.

  48. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Wettability Alteration: A Comprehensive Review of Materials/Methods and Testing the Selected Ones on Heavy-Oil Containing Oil-Wet Systems,” Adv. in Coll. and Int. Sci., vol. 220, 54-77, 2015.

  49. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Low Temperature Air-Solvent Injection for Heavy Oil Recovery in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 54, no. 3, 148-163, 2015 (May).

  50. Stalgorova, E. and Babadagli, T.: “Modified Random Walk - Particle Tracking Model for CO2 Flooding/Sequestration in Naturally Fractured Oil Reservoirs,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 127, 65-81, 2015.

  51. Keshavarz, M., Okuno, R. and Babadagli, T.: “A Semi-Analytical Solution to Optimize Single-Component Solvent Coinjection with Steam during SAGD,” Fuel, vol. 144, 400-414, 2015.

  52. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Investigation of Phase Distribution and Residual Oil Development during Secondary and Tertiary Solvent Injection,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng. , vol. 18, no. 1, 39-52, 2015.

  53. Keshavarz, M., Okuno, R. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions for Steam-Solvent Coinjection,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 18, no. 1, 20-38, 2015.

  54. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Residual Liquids Saturation Development During Two and Three Phase Flow under Gravity in Square Capillaries at Different Temperatures,” Int. J. of Heat and Fluid Flow, vol. 52, 1-14, 2014.

  55. Develi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Single-Phase Flow through Deformable Rough Rock Fractures,” Int. J. of Rock Mech. and Min. Sci., vol. 73, 139-155, 2014.

  56. Babadagli, T., Ren, X. and Develi, K.: “Effects of Fractal Surface Roughness on Single and Multiphase Flow in a Single Fracture: An Experimental Investigation,” Int. J. of Multiphase Flow, vol. 68, 40-58, 2014.

  57. Sugai, Y., Babadagli, T., and Sasaki, K..: “Consideration of an Effect of Interfacial Area between Oil and CO2 on Oil Swelling,” J. of Petrol. Explor. Prod. Technol., vol. 4, 105-112, 2014.

  58. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., and Zimmermann, G.: “Numerical Simulation of Complex Fracture Network Development by Hydraulic Fracturing in Naturally Fractured Ultratight Formations,” J. of Energy Resources Technology, vol. 136, 042907, 1-9, Dec. 2014.

  59. Davletbaev, A., Kovaleva, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Heavy Oil Production by Electromagnetic Heating in Hydraulically Fractured Wells,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 28, 5737-5744, 2014.

  60. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Heavy Oil Recovery by Alternate Injection of Steam and Solvent (Hydrocarbon/CO2) in Unconsolidated Sand Reservoirs,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 53, no. 5, 263-274, 2014.

  61. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Large Scale Applicability of the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: Optimal Operating Conditions through Numerical Simulation,” J. of Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 122, 497-506, 2014.

  62. Korfanta, M., Babadagli, T. and Develi, K.: “Fractal Aspects of Miscible Displacement in Rough Fractures: An Experimental Approach,” Fractals, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 1540005-1/24, 2015.

  63. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Multilayer Organic Deposition on the Rock Surface with Different Wettabilities during Solvent Injection,” J. of Canadian Chem. Eng., vol. 93, 664-677, 2015.

  64. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions of Solvent Injection into Oilsands to Minimize the Effect of Asphaltene Deposition: An Experimental Investigation,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 17, no. 4, 530-546, 2014.

  65. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of Carbon Dioxide and Hydrocarbon Solvents During the Method of Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs for Heavy-Oil Recovery From Sandstones and Carbonates,” SPE Res. Eval and Eng., vol. 17, no. 2, 286-301, 2014.

  66. Maneeintr, K., Babadagli, T., Sasaki, K. and Sugai, Y.: “Analysis of Heavy Oil Emulsion-Carbon Dioxide System on Oil-Swelling Factor and Interfacial Tension by Using Pendant Drop Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Dioxide Storage,” Int. J. of Environmental Science and Development, vol. 5, no 2, 118-123, 2014.

  67. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Asphaltene Precipitation, Flocculation and Deposition During Solvent Injection at Elevated Temperatures for Heavy Oil Recovery,” Fuel, vol. 124, 202-211, March 2014.

  68. Rangriz Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling of CHOPS (Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand) for Subsequent Thermal/Solvent Injection Applications,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 53, no. 2, 95-108, 2014.

  69. Stalgorova, K. and Babadagli, T.: "Scaling of Production Data Obtained from Random Walk Particle Tracking Simulations in Highly Fractured Porous Media,” Physica A, vol. 405, 181-192, 2014.

  70. Hofmann, H., Weides, S., Babadagli, T., Zimmermann, G., Moeck, I. Majorowicz, J. and Unsworth, M.: “Potential for Enhanced Geothermal Systems in Alberta, Canada,” Energy, vol. 69, 578-591, 2014.

  71. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Drainage Type Oil and Heavy-Oil Displacement in Circular Capillary Tubes: Two- and Three-Phase Flow Characteristics and Residual Oil Saturation Development in the Form of Film at Different Temperatures,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 118, 61-73, 2014.

  72. Keshavarz, M., Okuno, R. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficient Oil Displacement near the Chamber Edge in ES-SAGD,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 118, 99-113, 2014.

  73. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Kinetics of the In-Situ Upgrading of Heavy Oil/Bitumen by Nickel Nanoparticle Catalysts and Its Effect on Recovery Factor of the CSS Process,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 17, no 3, 333-344, 2014.

  74. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Stabilization of Nanometal Catalyst and Their Interaction with Oleic Phase in Porous Media during Enhanced Oil Recovery,” Ind. & Eng. Chem. Res., vol. 53, 8464-8475, 2014.

  75. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Oil and Bitumen Using Nano and Micro Metal Particles under Aqueous and non-Aqueous Thermal Applications,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 119, 210-220, 2014.

  76. Pathak. V. , Babadagli, T., Majorowicz, J., and Unsworth, M.: “Evaluation of Engineered Geothermal Systems as a Heat Source for Oilsands Production in Northern Alberta,” Natural Resources Research, vol. 23, no. 2, 247-265, June 2014.

  77. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Quantitative and Visual Characterization of Asphaltenic Components of Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Samples after Solvent Interaction at Different Temperatures and Pressures,” Fluid Phase Equilbria, vol. 366, 74-87, March 2014.

  78. Naderi, K., Babadagli, T. and Coskuner, G.: “Bitumen Recovery by the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: An Experimental Study on Grosmont Carbonates,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 27, 6501-6517, 2013.

  79. Greff, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of Nano-Metal Particles as Catalyst under Electromagnetic Heating for In-Situ Heavy Oil Recovery,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 112, 258-265, Dec. 2013.

  80. Al-Gosayir, M., Leung, J., Babadagli, T. and Al-Bahlani, A.M.: “Optimization of SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method Using Hybrid Techniques: Testing Cyclic Injection Case,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 110, 74-84, 2013.

  81. Majorowicz, J., Hofmann, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Deep Geothermal Heat Storage under Oilsands: Can We Use it to Help Oilsands Industry? New EGS Concept Proposed,” GRC Transactions, vol. 37, 173-178, 2013.

  82. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “In-situ Upgrading of Heavy Oil/Bitumen during Steam Injection using Nano Metal Particles: A Study on In-situ Catalysis and Catalyst Transportation,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 16, no. 3, 333-344, 2013.

  83. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal application conditions for heavy-oil/bitumen recovery by solvent injection at elevated temperatures,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 110, 199-209, 2013.

  84. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., and Zimmermann, G.: “Hot Water Generation for Oil Sands Processing from Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Process Simulation for Different Hydraulic Fracturing Scenarios,” Applied Energy, vol. 113, 524-547, 2013.

  85. Gunde, A.C., Babadagli, T., Roy, S.S. and Mitra, S.K.: “Pore-Scale Interfacial Dynamics and Oil-Water Relative Permeabilities of Capillary Driven Counter-Current Flow in Fractured Porous Media,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 103, 106-114, 2013.

  86. Zendehboudi, S., Ahmadi, M.A., Shafiei, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Minimum Miscible Pressure Prediction using Artificial Neural Network with Particle Swarm Optimization – EOR Implications,” Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, vol. 91, 1325-1337, July 2013.

  87. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Experimental Investigation of Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates Using Hot-Solvents,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 52, no. 4, 289-295, 2013.

  88. Jafari, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Relationship between Percolation-Fractal Properties and Fracture Network Permeability of 2-D Fracture Networks,” Int. J. of Rock Mech. and Min. Sci. vol. 60, 353-362, 2013.

  89. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T. and Zimmermann, G.: “Hydraulic fracturing scenarios for Low Temperature EGS Heat Generation from the Precambrian basement in Northern Alberta,” GRC Transactions, vol. 36, 459-467, 2012.

  90. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T. and Leung, J.: “Optimization of SAGD and Solvent Additive SAGD Applications: Comparative Analysis of Optimization Techniques with Improved Algorithm Configuration,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 98-99, 61-68, 2012.

  91. Arguelles, F., Babadagli, T., Little, L., Romaniuk, N. and Ozum, B.: “High Temperature-High Pressure Density, Viscosity and IFT Measurements of Bitumen-Pentane-Biodiesel and Process Water Mixtures,” J. Chemical Eng. Data, no. 10, 2878-2889, 2012.

  92. Al-Gosayir, M., Leung, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Design of Solvent-Assisted SAGD Processes in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using Hybrid Optimization Techniques,” J. of Canadian Petr. Tech., vol. 51, no. 6, 437-448, Nov. 2012.

  93. Hamedi, Y., Maham, Y., Tan, X., Babadagli, T. and Gray, M.: “Enhancement of the Efficiency of In-Situ Combustion Technique for Heavy-Oil Recovery by Application of Nickel Ions,” Fuel, vol. 105. 397-407, 2012.

  94. Stalgorova, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling Miscible Injection in 2-D Fractured Porous Media Using Random Walk Simulation,” Chem. Eng. Sci., vol. 74, 93-104, 2012.

  95. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “Laboratory Scale Experimental Analysis of Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) for Heavy-Oil Recovery,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 84-85, 42-56, 2012.

  96. Jafari, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Estimation of Equivalent Fracture Network Permeability Using Fractal and Statistical Network Properties,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 92-93, 110-123, 2012.

  97. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Mechanics of Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery by Hot Solvent Injection,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 15, no. 2, 182-194, April 2012.

  98. Babadagli, T. and Ozum, B.: “Biodiesel as Additive in High Pressure and Temperature Steam Recovery of Heavy-Oil and Bitumen,” Oil and Gas Sci. and Tech. – Revue de l’IFP, vol. 67, no. 3, 413-421, 2012.

  99. Stalgorova, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Modeling of Tracer Injection in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using the Random-Walk Simulation,” SPEJ, vol. 17, no. 2, 580-592, June 2012..

  100. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “Visual Analysis of Diffusion Process During Oil Recovery Using Hydrocarbon Solvents and Thermal Methods,” Chem. Eng. J., vol. 181-182, 557-569, 2012.

  101. Jafari, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Equivalent Fracture Network Permeability of Multi-Layer-Complex Naturally Fractured Reservoirs,” Tran. in Porous Media, vol. 91, no. 1, 339-3622011, 2012.

  102. Majorowicz, J., Unsworth, M., Chacko, T., Gray, A., Heaman, L., Potter, D., Schmitt, D. and Babadagli, T.: “Geothermal Energy Potential for Oilsands Processing in Northern Alberta, Canada,” AAPG Memoirs: Heavy Oil/Bitumen Petroleum Systems in Alberta and Beyond, (F. J. Hein, D. Leckie, J. Suter and S. Larter. Eds.), Tulsa, OK, pp. 1-22, 2012.

  103. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery by Hot Solvent Injection,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 78, 637-645, 2011.

  104. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “SOS-FR (Solvent-Over-Steam Injection in Fractured Reservoir) Technique as a New Approach for Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery: An Overview of the Method,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 25, 4528-4539, 2011..

  105. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Applicability and Efficiency Analysis of Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method for Heavy-Oil Recovery,” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 78, 338-346, 2011.

  106. Davletbaev, A., Kovaleva, L. Babadagli, T. and Minnigalimov, R.: “Mathematical Modeling and Field Application of Heavy Oil Recovery by Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Stimulation” J. Petr. Sci. and Eng., vol. 78, no. 3-4, 646-653, 2011.

  107. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Investigation of Immiscible Displacement Process in Porous Media under High Frequency Sound Waves,” J. Fluid Mech., vol. 680, 336-360, 2011.

  108. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Visual Analysis of Displacement Processes in Porous Media under Ultrasound Effect,” Phys. Review E, vol. 83, no. 5, 056323/1-14, 2011.

  109. Babadagli, T: “Laboratory Flow Tests and Up-Scaling of Fluid Flow in Porous Media: Fifty-Year History, Today’s Challenges, and the Way Forward,” J. Can. Petr. Tech. (in the special issue on its 50th anniversary), vol. 50, no. 1, 14-17, Jan. 2011. (invited).

  110. Jafari, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Effective Fracture Network Permeability of Geothermal Reservoirs,” Geothermics, vol. 40, 25-38, 2011.

  111. Singh, R. and Babadagli, T.: “Mechanics and Up-scaling of Heavy-Oil Bitumen Recovery by Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method,” J. Can. Petr. Tech., vol. 50, no. 1, 33-42, Jan. 2011.

  112. Kovaleva, L., Davletbaev, A., Babadagli, T. and Stepanova, Z: “Effects of Electrical and Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Heating on the Mass Transfer Process During Miscible Injection for Heavy-Oil Recovery,” Energy and Fuels, vol. 25, no. 2, 482-486, 2011.

  113. Jafari, A.R. and Babadagli, T.: “Generating 3-D Permeability Map of Fracture Networks Using Well, Outcrop, and Pressure Transient Data,” SPE Res. Eval. and Eng., vol. 14, no. 2, 215-224, April 2011

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Conference Papers

  1. Huang, H., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.A.: “Visual Analysis on the Effects of Fracture-Surface Characteristics and Rock Type on Proppant Transport in Vertical Fractures,” SPE 189892, 2018 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Tech. Conf., The Woodlands, TX, 23-25 Jan. 

  2. ​Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates by Hot-Solvent Injection,” SPE 184095, 2016 SPE Int. Heavy Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6-8 Dec.

  3. Yi, S., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Use of Nickel Nanoparticles for Promoting Aquathermolysis Reaction During Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” IPTC 18876, 2016 Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), Bangkok, Thailand, 14-16. Nov.

  4. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Retrieval of Solvent Injected During Heavy-Oil Recovery from Water- and Oil-Wet Reservoirs: Pore Scale Analysis at Variable Temperature Conditions,” SPE 181166, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct.

  5. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Proper Chemicals to Improve the Performance of Steam Based Thermal Applications in Sands and Carbonate,” SPE 181209, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct.

  6. Lee, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Screening of Chemicals for Low Cost Heavy Oil Recovery through Microemulsion Stability Tests,” SPE 186344, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct. 

  7. Soh, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Cost Effective EOR in Heavy-Oil Containing Sands by Gas Injection: Improvement the Efficiency of Foamy Flow and Pressurization,” SPE 186196, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct. 

  8. Babadagli, T. and Cao, N.: “An Experimental Study to Determine Optimal Injection Strategies for Water-Alternating-Solvent Process in Green and Brown Fields,” SPE 187020, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct. 

  9. Al-Kindi, I. and Babadagli, T.: “Revisiting Thomson Equation for Accurate Modeling of Pore Scale Thermodynamics of Hydrocarbon Solvents ,” SPE 187384, 2017 SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., San Antonio, TX, USA, 9-11 Oct. 

  10. Huang, H., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.A.: “A Quantitative and Visual Experimental Study: Effect of Fracture Roughness on Proppant Transport in a Vertical Fracture,” SPE 187520, 2017 SPE Eastern Reg. Meet., Lexington, KY, USA, 4-6 Oct. 

  11. Soh, Y., Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “A New Modeling Approach to Optimize Methane-Propane Injection in a Field after CHOPS,” SPE 181322, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept.

  12. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Solvent Retrieval during Miscible Flooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using New Generation Nano EOR Materials: Visual Analysis through Micro Model Experiments,” SPE 181320, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept.

  13. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “A New Semi-Analytical Model for Simulating Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage,” 2016 World Heavy Oil Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 6-9 Sept.

  14. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “Experimental Investigation of Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage for Heavy Oil Recovery,” SPE 180747, 2016 SPE Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 7-9, June.

  15. Bruns, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Recovery Improvement of Gravity Driven Steam Applications Using New Generation Chemical Additives,” SPE 185714, 2017 SPE Western Reg. Meet., Bakersfield, CA, USA, 23-27 Apr. 

  16. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of New Generation Chemicals as Steam Additive for Cost Effective Heavy-Oil Recovery Applications,” SPE 184975, 2017 SPE Canada Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-16 Feb. 

  17. Davletbaev, A., Kovaleva, L., Zainulin, A., Babadagli, T. and Minnigalimov, R.: “Modeling Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Electromagnetic Radiation/Hydraulic Fracturing Considering Adiabatic Effect and Thermal Expansion,” SPE 184161, 2016 SPE Int. Heavy Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6-8 Dec. 

  18. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates by Hot-Solvent Injection,” SPE 184095, 2016 SPE Int. Heavy Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6-8 Dec. 

  19. Yi, S., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Use of Nickel Nanoparticles for Promoting Aquathermolysis Reaction During Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” IPTC 18876, 2016 Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), Bangkok, Thailand, 14-16. Nov. 

  20. Soh, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “A New Modeling Approach to Optimize Methane-Propane Injection in a Field after CHOPS,” SPE 181322, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept. 

  21. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T..: “Solvent Retrieval during Miscible Flooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using New Generation Nano EOR Materials: Visual Analysis through Micro Model Experiments,” SPE 181320, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept. 

  22. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Retrieval of Solvent Injected During Heavy-Oil Recovery from Water- and Oil-Wet Reservoirs: Pore Scale Analysis at Variable Temperature Conditions,” SPE 181166, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct. 

  23. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “A New Semi-Analytical Model for Simulating Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage,” 2016 World Heavy Oil Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 6-9 Sept. 

  24. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Proper Chemicals to Improve the Performance of Steam Based Thermal Applications in Sands and Carbonate,” SPE 181209, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct. 

  25. Hassan, S. and Babadagli, T.: “Core to Pore Scale Visual Analysis of Mixing Process in the Presence of Interface Between Heavy-oil and Solvent,” SPE 180487, 2016 SPE Western Reg. Meet., Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 23-26 May. 

  26. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “Experimental Investigation of Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage for Heavy Oil Recovery,” SPE 180747, 2016 SPE Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 7-9, June. 

  27. Cao, N., Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Wettability Alteration of Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Containing Carbonates Using Solvents, high pH Solutions and Nano/Ionic Liquids,” OTC 26028, 2015 Offshore Technology Conf. (OTC), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 27-29 Oct, 2015. 

  28. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Bitumen Recovery from Grosmont Carbonates by Modified SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoir) Method Using Wettability Alteration Chemicals,” OTC 26073, 2015 Offshore Technology Conf. (OTC), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 27-29 Oct, 2015. 

  29. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: Efficiency of Heavy-Oil Recovery by Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Heating: An Experimental Approach,” SPE 176113, 2015 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 20-22 Oct, 2015. 

  30. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Revisiting the Physics Aspects and Relative Permeability of Foamy Oil Flow through Combined Efforts of Experimental and Numerical Modeling,” SPE 176148, 2015 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 20-22 Oct, 2015. 

  31. Farooqui, J., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Improvement of the Recovery Factor Using Nano-Metal Particles at the Late Stages of Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” SPE 174478, 2015 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 9-11 June, 2015. 

  32. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Optimal Thermodynamic Conditions for Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Recovery Considering Effective Solvent Retrieval,” SPE 174390, 2015 SPE EUROPEC Conf., Madrid, Spain, 1-4 June, 2015. 

  33. Calisgan, H., Karabakal, U., Babadagli, T., Turkmenoglu, A., Yildirim, S.E., Ercan, C. and Gozel, M.E.: “Wettability Alteration Potential of Caustic to Improve Waterflooding Efficiency: A Laboratory Scale Analysis for the Garzan Field, Turkey,” 2015 IPETGAS (20th Int. Petr. and Nat. Gas Cong. and Exh.), Ankara, Turkey, 27-29 May, 2015. 

  34. Zimmermann, G., Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., Yoon, J., Zang, A., Urpi, L., Blöcher, G., Hassanzadegan, A. and Huenges, E.: “Multi-fracturing and Cyclic Hydraulic Stimulation Scenarios to Develop Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Feasibility and Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Seismic Risk,” 2015 World Geothermal Congress, Australia–New Zealand, 19-25, Apr, 2015. 

  35. Hofmann, H., Yoon, J., Zang, A., Urpi, L., Blöcher, G., Zimmermann, G. and Babadagli, T.: “A New Hybrid Simulation Approach to Evaluate the Efficiency of Hydraulic Stimulation Treatments,” 2015 World Geothermal Congress, Australia–New Zealand, 19-25 Apr, 2015. 

  36. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Analysis of Residual Oil Saturation Development during SAGD,” World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015. 

  37. Bayarsaikhan, B., Li, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Scaling Criteria for Solvent-Assisted SAGD Based on Numerical Simulation,” WHOC15-169, 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015. 

  38. Kovaleva, L., Davletbaev, A., Babadagli, T. and Minnigalimov, R.: “Combining Solvent Injection, Electromagnetic Heating, and Hydraulic Fracturing for Multi-stage Heavy-Oil Recovery,” WHOC15-169, 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March. 

  39. Menon, V., Li, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Robust Economic Optimization of Solvent-Assisted SAGD Process Using Direct Search Algorithm,” 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015. 

  40. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Quantitative and Visual Analysis of Proppant Transport in Rough Fractures and Aperture Stability,” SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conf., The Woodlands, TX, USA, 3-5 Feb., 2015. 

  41. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Low Temperature Air Injection at the Mature Stage of Deep Naturally Fractured Heavy-Oil Reservoirs: Field Scale Modeling,” Pan American Mature Field Congress, Veracruz, Mexico, 20-22 Jan, 2015. 

  42. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Three Dimensional Visualization of Solvent Chamber Growth in Solvent Injection Processes: An Experimental Approach,” IPTC 18115, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10-12 Dec, 2014 

  43. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions of Steam-solvent Injection for Heavy Oil/bitumen Recovery From Fractured Reservoirs: An Experimental Approach,” SPE 172901, 2014 SPE Heavy Int. Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait, 8-10 Dec, 2014. 

  44. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Diffusion and Dispersion Dominated Solvent Injection Processes in Oil Saturated Porous Media: 3-D Visualization Experiments Using Laser Technology,” SPE 170649, 2014 SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 27-29 Oct., 2014 

  45. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Effect of Fracture Surface Roughness and Shear Displacement on Permeability and Proppant Transportation in a Single Fracture,” SPE 171577, 2014 SPE Unconventional Res. Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 30 Sept.-2 Oct, 2014. 

  46. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Optimal Solvent Type High Temperature Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” SPE 170021, 2014 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 10-12 June, 2014. 

  47. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Alteration of Matrix Wettability during Alternate Injection of Hot-Water/Solvent into Heavy-Oil Containing Fractured Reservoirs,” SPE 170034, 2014 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 10-12 June, 2014. 

  48. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “High Temperature Solvent Injection for Heavy-Oil Recovery from Oilsands: Determination of Optimal Application Conditions through Genetic Algorithm,” SPE 169342, 2014 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petr. Eng. Conf., Maracaibo, Venezuela, 21-23 May, 2014. 

  49. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Solvent Selection Criteria Based on Diffusion Rate and Mixing Quality for Different Temperature Steam/Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” SPE 169291, 2014 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petr. Eng. Conf., , Maracaibo, Venezuela, 21-23 May, 2014. 

  50. Kovaleva, L., Ya, A., Davletbaev, A., and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling of the Fracturing/ RF EM Integrated Technology for Heavy Oil Recovery,” Paper No. WHOC14-256, 2014 World Heavy Oil Congress, New Orleans, LA, 5-7 Mar, 2014. 

  51. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T., Leung, J., and Al-Bahlani, A.M.: “Design of SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method for Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Hybrid Optimization Framework,” SPE 164306, 2013 18th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conf. (MEOS), Manama, Bahrain, March 10-13, 2013. 

  52. Hofmann, H., Weides, S., Babadagli, T., Zimmermann, G., Moeck, I. Majorowicz, J. and Unsworth, M.: “Integrated Reservoir Modeling for Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems in Central Alberta, Canada,” Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Palo Alto, CA, 11-13 Feb., 2013. 

  53. Romaniuk, N., Little, L., Arguelles, F., Babadagli, T., and Ozum, B.: “Effect of Bitumen Viscosity and Bitumen-Water Interfacial Tension on the Efficiency of Steam Assisted Bitumen Recovery Processes,” SPE165369, 2013 SPE Western Reg. and AAPG Pacific Section Meet. – Joint Tech. Conf., Monterey, CA, 19-25 April, 2013. 

  54. Hamedi, Y., Maham, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Thermal Analysis of the Catalysis of Low Temperature Oxidation of Heavy Oil by Nickel Additives,” 2013 1st Int. Chemistry and Chem. Eng. Conf., Baku, Azerbaijan, 18-21 April, 2013. 

  55. Coskuner, G., Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “An Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology as a Follow Up to Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand,” SPE164123, 2013 SPE Int. Symp. On Oilfield Chemistry, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 8-10 April, 2013. 

  56. Naderi, K., Babadagli, T.and Coskuner, G.: “Bitumen Recovery by the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: An Experimental Study on Grosmont Carbonates,” SPE 165530, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013. 

  57. Little, L., Romaniuk, N., Feland, B., Arguelles, F.A., Babadagli, T., and Ozum, B.: “A Study on Energy Transfer during SAGD and Its Effects on Flow Characteristics,” 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013. 

  58. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Solvent Retrieval during Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method: Core Scale Experimentation,” SPE 165528, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013. 

  59. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling Thermal and Solvent Injection Techniques as Post-CHOPS Applications considering Geomechanical and Compositional Effects,” SPE 165534, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013.

  60. Keshavarz, M., Okuno, R. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions for Steam-Solvent Coinjection,” 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June. 

  61. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions of Solvent Injection into Oilsands to Minimize the Effect of Asphaltene Deposition: An Experimental Investigation,” SPE 165531, SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June. 2013. 

  62. Gunde, A.C., Babadagli, T., and Mitra, S.K.: “Modeling Miscible and Immiscible Displacement in Fractured Porous Media using Lattice Boltzmann Methods,” 8th Int. Conf. on Multiphase Flow, ICFM, Jeju, Korea, May 26-31, 2013. 

  63. Majorowicz, J., Hofmann, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Deep Geothermal Heat Storage under Oilsands: Can We Use it to Help Oilsands Industry? New EGS Concept Proposed,” 37th Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2013. 

  64. Maneeintr, K., Babadagli, T., Sasaki, K. and Sugai, Y.: “Analysis of Heavy Oil Emulsion-Carbon Dioxide System on Oil-Swelling Factor and Interfacial Tension by Using Pendant Drop Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Dioxide Storage,” 3rd Int. Conf. on Petroleum and Sustainable Development, Paris, France, Oct. 12-13, 2013. 

  65. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Quantitative and Visual Characterization of Asphaltenic Components of Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Samples after Solvent Interaction at Different Temperatures and Pressures,” SPE164123, SPE Int. Symp. On Oilfield Chemistry, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 8-10 Apr., 2013 

  66. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., and Zimmermann, G.: “Numerical Simulation of Complex Fracture Network Development by Hydraulic Fracturing in Naturally Fractured Ultratight Formations,” 32nd Int. Conf. on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Nantes, France, June 9-14, 2013. 

  67. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T. and Ikemi, H.: “Determination of Stress Dependent CO2–Brine Relative Permeabilities of Low Permeable Rocks,” No. 274, Poster Session A, Int. Conf. on Greenhouse Gas Tech. (GHGT), Kyoto, Nov. 18-22, 2012. 

  68. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T. and Zimmermann, G.: “Hydraulic fracturing simulations for the development of Hot-Dry-Rock systems in Precambrian basement rocks in Northern Alberta,” 36th Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), pp. 17, Reno, NV, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2012. 

  69. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T., Noguchi, T. and Honda, H.: “Comparative Assessment of Potential Ground Uplift Induced by Injection of CO2 into Ainoura, and Berea Sandstone Formations,” Int. Symp. on Earth Sci. and Tech., organized by Cooperative International Network for Earth Science and Technology (CINEST), pp. 7, Bandung, Indonesia, 16-22 Sept., 2012. 

  70. Kovaleva, L., Ya, A., Davletbaev, A., and Babadagli, T.: “Heavy Oil Production/Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Irradiation: Model Case Study,” World Heavy Oil Cong., pp. 7, Aberdeen, Scotland, 10-13 Sept, 2012 . 

  71. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “An Approach to Model CHOPS (Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sands) and post-CHOPS Applications,” SPE 159437, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., pp. 12, San Antonio, TX, 8-10 Oct, 2012. 

  72. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Experimental Investigation of Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates Using Hot-Solvents,” SPE 159439, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., pp. 12, San Antonio, TX, 8-10 Oct, 2012. 

  73. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Evaluation of Thermal/Solvent Applications with and without Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand (CHOPS),” SPE 158934, SPE Energy Conference, Developing Resources for Sustainability, pp. 17, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 11-13 June, 2012. 

  74. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Heavy Oil Recovery and CO2 Storage by Alternate Injection of Steam and CO2 in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoir,” SPE 146738, 2012 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, 12-14 June, pp 17. 

  75. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Design of Low Temperature Air Injection for Efficient Recovery of Heavy Oil in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Experimental and Numerical Approach,” SPE 149896, 2012 SPE Heavy Oil Conference, Calgary, Canada, 12-14 June, pp. 17. 

  76. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Application of the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: Optimal Operating Conditions,” SPE 154088, 2012 SPE 18th Imp. Oil Rec. Symp., Tulsa, OK, 14-18 Apr., pp.14. 

  77. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Modeling of Gravity Drainage Dominated Flow under Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Conditions,” SPE 153591, SPE Latin American and Carib. Petr. Eng. Conf. (LACPEC), pp. 11, Mexico City, Mexico, April 16-18, 2012. 

  78. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Can Injection of Low Temperature Air-Solvent (LTASI) Be a Solution for Heavy Oil Recovery in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs?,” SPE 153997, SPE EOR Conference at Oil and Gas West Asia, pp. 18, Muscat, Oman, 16-18 Apr, 2012 . 

  79. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T., Ikemi, H. and Oura, S.: “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Hydromechanical Response of Low Permeable Rocks During Injection of Supercritical CO2,” Int. Symp. on Earth Sci. and Tech., organized by Cooperative International Network for Earth Science and Technology (CINEST), pp. 271-276, Fukuoka, Japan, Dec. 6-7, 2011. 

  80. Greff, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of Nano-Metal Particles as Catalyst Under Electromagnetic Heating for Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Oil,” IPTC 14720, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), pp. 13, Bangkok, Thailand, 7-9 Feb, 2011. 

  81. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of CO2 as Solvent during Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method for Heavy Oil Recovery,” IPTC 14918, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), pp 10, Bangkok, Thailand, 7-9 Feb, 2011. 

  82. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental and Analytical Modeling of Gravity Drainage Dominated Heavy-Oil Recovery Under Non-Isothermal Conditions: A Micro Scale Approach,” SPE 148872, CSUG/SPE Canadian Unconventional Resources Conf., pp 14, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-17 Nov, 2011. 

  83. Al-Gosayir, M., Leung, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Design of Solvent-Assisted SAGD Processes in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using Hybrid Optimization Techniques,” SPE 149010, CSUG/SPE Canadian Unconventional Resources Conf., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-17 Nov, 2011. 

  84. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal application conditions for heavy-oil/bitumen recovery by solvent injection at elevated temperatures,” SPE 150315, SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 12-14 Dec, 2011. 

  85. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T. and Leung, J.: “Optimization of Solvent Additive SAGD Applications using Hybrid Optimization Techniques,” SPE 144963, SPE EOR Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-11 May, 2011. 

  86. Greff, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Catalytic Effects of Nano-Size Metal Ions in Breaking Asphaltene Molecules during Thermal Recovery of Heavy-Oil,” SPE 146604, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Denver, CO, 30 Oct. - 2 Nov, 2011. 

  87. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Transportation and Interaction of Nano and Micro Size Metal Particles During Thermal Injection Applications for Heavy-Oil Recovery,” SPE 146661, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Denver, CO, 30 Oct. - 2 Nov, 2011 

  88. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Mechanics of Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery by Hot Solvent Injection,” SPE 144546, SPE Western North American Regional Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 7-11 May, 2011. 

  89. Stalgorova, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Modeling of Tracer Injection in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using the Random-Walk Simulation,” SPE 144547, 2011 SPE Western North American Regional Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 7-11 May, 2011. 

  90. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “An Overview of the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method and Its Applicability in Heavy-Oil Fields,” World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, 15-17 Mar, 2011. 

Abstracts

  1. Irfan, M.F., Bisson, T.M., Bobicki, E., Arguelles-Vivas, F., Xu, Z., Liu, Q. and Babadagli, T.: “Understanding CO2 storage under geological storage conditions,” SME Annual Meet. And Exh., Salt Lake City, UT, 23-26 Feb., 2014.

  2. Irfan, M.F., Bisson, T.M., Bobicki, E., Arguelles-Vivas, F., Xu, Z., Liu, Q. and Babadagli, T.: “Dissolution and Penetration of CO2 on Porous Substrates under Geological Storage Conditions: The Effects of Cations Addition and Surface Retreatment,” Carbon Management Canada (CMC-NCE 2013) Calgary, Canada, 3-5 June, 2014 (poster presentation).

  3. Babadagli, T. and Alkan, H.: “Estimation of Thermodynamic Properties of a Natural Gas Obtained from a Reservoir in Turkey by the Equation of States,” 7th Turkish Biannual Petroleum Congress, Proceedings pp 236-244, April, 1987 (in Turkish).

  4. Romaniuk, N., Feland, B., Little, L., Arguelles, F., Babadagli, T., and Ozum, B.: “Investigation of Solvent and Surfactant Additives on the Efficiency of Steam Assisted Bitumen Recovery Processes,” GeoConvention: Integration, Calgary, AB, 6-10 May, 2013.

  5. Majorowicz, J., Unsworth, M., Gray, A., Nieuwenhuis, G., Babadagli, T., Walsh, N., Weides, S. and Verveda, R.: “Evaluation of Geothermal Energy as a Heat Source for the Oilsands Industry in Northern Alberta, Canada,” Paper V13C-2867, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 3-7 Dec., 2012.

  6. Bisson, T.M., Irfan, M.F., Bobicki, E., Arguelles-Vivas, F., Xu, Z., Liu, Q. and Babadagli, T.: “Wettability Determination of CO2 on Porous Media under Storage Conditions,” Carbon Management Canada (CMC-NCE 2012) Ottawa, Canada, 22-25 May, 2012 (poster presentation).

  7. Babadagli, T.: “Mechanics of Enhanced Oil and Heavy-Oil Recovery Applications in Fractured Reservoirs,” 9th North American Workshop on Applications of the Physics of Porous Media (PORO 2011), Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, 26-29 Oct., 2011.

  8. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T., Majorowicz, J. and Unsworth, M.: “Generation of Hot Water from Hot-Dry-Rock for Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Recovery in Northern Alberta, Canada,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 5-9 Dec., 2011.

  9. Majorowicz, J., Unsworth, M., Babadagli, T., Chacko, T., Forster, A., Gray, A., Grobe, M., Heaman, L., Huenges, E., Moeck, I., Moore, M., Rostron, B., Schmitt, D. and Weides, S.: “Feasibility of Using Engineered Geothermal Systems for Heat production in Oil Sands processing in Northern Alberta, Canada,” AAPG/SPE/SEG Hedberg Research Conference: Enhanced Geothermal Systems, Napa, California, 14-18 Mar., 2011.

  10. Weides, S., Moeck, I., Babadagli, T., Bauer, K., Grobe, M., Heidbach, O., Huenges, E., Idowu, O., Majorowicz, J., Rostron, B., Schmitt, D. and Unsworth, M.: “Geothermal Technology and Exploration of Geothermal Resources in Northern and Central Alberta,” AAPG/SPE/SEG Hedberg Research Conference: Enhanced Geothermal Systems, Napa, California, 14-18 Mar., 2011.

Presentations, Seminars, and Invited Talks

  1. Huang, H., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.A.: “Visual Analysis on the Effects of Fracture-Surface Characteristics and Rock Type on Proppant Transport in Vertical Fractures,” SPE 189892, 2018 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Tech. Conf., The Woodlands, TX, 23-25 Jan.

  2. Huang, H., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.A.: “A Quantitative and Visual Experimental Study: Effect of Fracture Roughness on Proppant Transport in a Vertical Fracture,” SPE 187520, 2017 SPE Eastern Reg. Meet., Lexington, KY, USA, 4-6 Oct.

  3. Lee, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Screening of Chemicals for Low Cost Heavy Oil Recovery through Microemulsion Stability Tests,” SPE 186344, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct.

  4. Soh, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Cost Effective EOR in Heavy-Oil Containing Sands by Gas Injection: Improvement the Efficiency of Foamy Flow and Pressurization,” SPE 186196, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct.

  5. Babadagli, T. and Cao, N.: “An Experimental Study to Determine Optimal Injection Strategies for Water-Alternating-Solvent Process in Green and Brown Fields,” SPE 187020, 2017 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 17-19 Oct.

  6. Al-Kindi, I. and Babadagli, T.: “Revisiting Thomson Equation for Accurate Modeling of Pore Scale Thermodynamics of Hydrocarbon Solvents ,” SPE 187384, 2017 SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., San Antonio, TX, USA, 9-11 Oct.

  7. Bruns, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Recovery Improvement of Gravity Driven Steam Applications Using New Generation Chemical Additives,” SPE 185714, 2017 SPE Western Reg. Meet., Bakersfield, CA, USA, 23-27 Apr.

  8. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of New Generation Chemicals as Steam Additive for Cost Effective Heavy-Oil Recovery Applications,” SPE 184975, 2017 SPE Canada Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-16 Feb.

  9. Davletbaev, A., Kovaleva, L., Zainulin, A., Babadagli, T. and Minnigalimov, R.: “Modeling Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Electromagnetic Radiation/Hydraulic Fracturing Considering Adiabatic Effect and Thermal Expansion,” SPE 184161, 2016 SPE Int. Heavy Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6-8 Dec.

  10. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates by Hot-Solvent Injection,” SPE 184095, 2016 SPE Int. Heavy Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6-8 Dec.

  11. Yi, S., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Use of Nickel Nanoparticles for Promoting Aquathermolysis Reaction During Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” IPTC 18876, 2016 Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), Bangkok, Thailand, 14-16. Nov.

  12. Soh, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “A New Modeling Approach to Optimize Methane-Propane Injection in a Field after CHOPS,” SPE 181322, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept.

  13. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T..: “Solvent Retrieval during Miscible Flooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using New Generation Nano EOR Materials: Visual Analysis through Micro Model Experiments,” SPE 181320, 2016 SPE Ann. Tech. Conf. and Exh., Dubai, UAE, 26-28 Sept.

  14. Cui, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Retrieval of Solvent Injected During Heavy-Oil Recovery from Water- and Oil-Wet Reservoirs: Pore Scale Analysis at Variable Temperature Conditions,” SPE 181166, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct.

  15. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “A New Semi-Analytical Model for Simulating Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage,” 2016 World Heavy Oil Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 6-9 Sept.

  16. Wei, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Proper Chemicals to Improve the Performance of Steam Based Thermal Applications in Sands and Carbonate,” SPE 181209, 2016 SPE Latin America and Caribbean Heavy and Extra Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Lima, Peru, 19-20 Oct.

  17. Hassan, S. and Babadagli, T.: “Core to Pore Scale Visual Analysis of Mixing Process in the Presence of Interface Between Heavy-oil and Solvent,” SPE 180487, 2016 SPE Western Reg. Meet., Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 23-26 May.

  18. Hu, L., Li, H., Babadagli, T. and Ahmadloo, M.: “Experimental Investigation of Combined Electromagnetic Heating and Solvent Assisted Gravity Drainage for Heavy Oil Recovery,” SPE 180747, 2016 SPE Heavy Oil Tech. Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 7-9, June.

  19. Cao, N., Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Wettability Alteration of Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Containing Carbonates Using Solvents, high pH Solutions and Nano/Ionic Liquids,” OTC 26028, 2015 Offshore Technology Conf. (OTC), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 27-29 Oct, 2015.

  20. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Bitumen Recovery from Grosmont Carbonates by Modified SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoir) Method Using Wettability Alteration Chemicals,” OTC 26073, 2015 Offshore Technology Conf. (OTC), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 27-29 Oct, 2015.

  21. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: Efficiency of Heavy-Oil Recovery by Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Heating: An Experimental Approach,” SPE 176113, 2015 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 20-22 Oct, 2015.

  22. Bera, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Revisiting the Physics Aspects and Relative Permeability of Foamy Oil Flow through Combined Efforts of Experimental and Numerical Modeling,” SPE 176148, 2015 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conf. and Exh. (APOGCE), Bali, Indonesia, 20-22 Oct, 2015.

  23. Farooqui, J., Babadagli, T. and Li, H.: “Improvement of the Recovery Factor Using Nano-Metal Particles at the Late Stages of Cyclic Steam Stimulation,” SPE 174478, 2015 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 9-11 June, 2015.

  24. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Optimal Thermodynamic Conditions for Heavy-Oil/Bitumen Recovery Considering Effective Solvent Retrieval,” SPE 174390, 2015 SPE EUROPEC Conf., Madrid, Spain, 1-4 June, 2015.

  25. Calisgan, H., Karabakal, U., Babadagli, T., Turkmenoglu, A., Yildirim, S.E., Ercan, C. and Gozel, M.E.: “Wettability Alteration Potential of Caustic to Improve Waterflooding Efficiency: A Laboratory Scale Analysis for the Garzan Field, Turkey,” 2015 IPETGAS (20th Int. Petr. and Nat. Gas Cong. and Exh.), Ankara, Turkey, 27-29 May, 2015.

  26. Zimmermann, G., Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., Yoon, J., Zang, A., Urpi, L., Blöcher, G., Hassanzadegan, A. and Huenges, E.: “Multi-fracturing and Cyclic Hydraulic Stimulation Scenarios to Develop Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Feasibility and Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Seismic Risk,” 2015 World Geothermal Congress, Australia–New Zealand, 19-25, Apr, 2015.

  27. Hofmann, H., Yoon, J., Zang, A., Urpi, L., Blöcher, G., Zimmermann, G. and Babadagli, T.: “A New Hybrid Simulation Approach to Evaluate the Efficiency of Hydraulic Stimulation Treatments,” 2015 World Geothermal Congress, Australia–New Zealand, 19-25 Apr, 2015.

  28. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Analysis of Residual Oil Saturation Development during SAGD,” World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015.

  29. Bayarsaikhan, B., Li, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Scaling Criteria for Solvent-Assisted SAGD Based on Numerical Simulation,” WHOC15-169, 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015.

  30. Kovaleva, L., Davletbaev, A., Babadagli, T. and Minnigalimov, R.: “Combining Solvent Injection, Electromagnetic Heating, and Hydraulic Fracturing for Multi-stage Heavy-Oil Recovery,” WHOC15-169, 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March.

  31. Menon, V., Li, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Robust Economic Optimization of Solvent-Assisted SAGD Process Using Direct Search Algorithm,” 2015 World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 24-26 March, 2015.

  32. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Quantitative and Visual Analysis of Proppant Transport in Rough Fractures and Aperture Stability,” SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conf., The Woodlands, TX, USA, 3-5 Feb., 2015.

  33. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Low Temperature Air Injection at the Mature Stage of Deep Naturally Fractured Heavy-Oil Reservoirs: Field Scale Modeling,” Pan American Mature Field Congress, Veracruz, Mexico, 20-22 Jan, 2015.

  34. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Three Dimensional Visualization of Solvent Chamber Growth in Solvent Injection Processes: An Experimental Approach,” IPTC 18115, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10-12 Dec, 2014

  35. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions of Steam-solvent Injection for Heavy Oil/bitumen Recovery From Fractured Reservoirs: An Experimental Approach,” SPE 172901, 2014 SPE Heavy Int. Oil Conf. and Exh., Kuwait, 8-10 Dec, 2014.

  36. Fang, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Diffusion and Dispersion Dominated Solvent Injection Processes in Oil Saturated Porous Media: 3-D Visualization Experiments Using Laser Technology,” SPE 170649, 2014 SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 27-29 Oct., 2014

  37. Raimbay, A., Babadagli, T., Kuru, E. and Develi, K.: “Effect of Fracture Surface Roughness and Shear Displacement on Permeability and Proppant Transportation in a Single Fracture,” SPE 171577, 2014 SPE Unconventional Res. Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 30 Sept.-2 Oct, 2014.

  38. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Selection of Optimal Solvent Type High Temperature Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” SPE 170021, 2014 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 10-12 June, 2014.

  39. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Alteration of Matrix Wettability during Alternate Injection of Hot-Water/Solvent into Heavy-Oil Containing Fractured Reservoirs,” SPE 170034, 2014 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 10-12 June, 2014.

  40. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “High Temperature Solvent Injection for Heavy-Oil Recovery from Oilsands: Determination of Optimal Application Conditions through Genetic Algorithm,” SPE 169342, 2014 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petr. Eng. Conf., Maracaibo, Venezuela, 21-23 May, 2014.

  41. Marciales, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Solvent Selection Criteria Based on Diffusion Rate and Mixing Quality for Different Temperature Steam/Solvent Applications in Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Recovery,” SPE 169291, 2014 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petr. Eng. Conf., , Maracaibo, Venezuela, 21-23 May, 2014.

  42. Kovaleva, L., Ya, A., Davletbaev, A., and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling of the Fracturing/ RF EM Integrated Technology for Heavy Oil Recovery,” Paper No. WHOC14-256, 2014 World Heavy Oil Congress, New Orleans, LA, 5-7 Mar, 2014.

  43. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T., Leung, J., and Al-Bahlani, A.M.: “Design of SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method for Heavy-Oil Recovery Using Hybrid Optimization Framework,” SPE 164306, 2013 18th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conf. (MEOS), Manama, Bahrain, March 10-13, 2013.

  44. Hofmann, H., Weides, S., Babadagli, T., Zimmermann, G., Moeck, I. Majorowicz, J. and Unsworth, M.: “Integrated Reservoir Modeling for Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems in Central Alberta, Canada,” Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Palo Alto, CA, 11-13 Feb., 2013.

  45. Romaniuk, N., Little, L., Arguelles, F., Babadagli, T., and Ozum, B.: “Effect of Bitumen Viscosity and Bitumen-Water Interfacial Tension on the Efficiency of Steam Assisted Bitumen Recovery Processes,” SPE165369, 2013 SPE Western Reg. and AAPG Pacific Section Meet. – Joint Tech. Conf., Monterey, CA, 19-25 April, 2013.

  46. Hamedi, Y., Maham, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Thermal Analysis of the Catalysis of Low Temperature Oxidation of Heavy Oil by Nickel Additives,” 2013 1st Int. Chemistry and Chem. Eng. Conf., Baku, Azerbaijan, 18-21 April, 2013.

  47. Coskuner, G., Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “An Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology as a Follow Up to Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand,” SPE164123, 2013 SPE Int. Symp. On Oilfield Chemistry, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 8-10 April, 2013.

  48. Naderi, K., Babadagli, T.and Coskuner, G.: “Bitumen Recovery by the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: An Experimental Study on Grosmont Carbonates,” SPE 165530, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013.

  49. Little, L., Romaniuk, N., Feland, B., Arguelles, F.A., Babadagli, T., and Ozum, B.: “A Study on Energy Transfer during SAGD and Its Effects on Flow Characteristics,” 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013.

  50. Mohammed, M. and Babadagli, T.: “Efficiency of Solvent Retrieval during Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method: Core Scale Experimentation,” SPE 165528, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013.

  51. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Modeling Thermal and Solvent Injection Techniques as Post-CHOPS Applications considering Geomechanical and Compositional Effects,” SPE 165534, 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June, 2013.

  52. Keshavarz, M., Okuno, R. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions for Steam-Solvent Coinjection,” 2013 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June.

  53. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Application Conditions of Solvent Injection into Oilsands to Minimize the Effect of Asphaltene Deposition: An Experimental Investigation,” SPE 165531, SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, Canada, 11-13 June. 2013.

  54. Gunde, A.C., Babadagli, T., and Mitra, S.K.: “Modeling Miscible and Immiscible Displacement in Fractured Porous Media using Lattice Boltzmann Methods,” 8th Int. Conf. on Multiphase Flow, ICFM, Jeju, Korea, May 26-31, 2013.

  55. Majorowicz, J., Hofmann, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Deep Geothermal Heat Storage under Oilsands: Can We Use it to Help Oilsands Industry? New EGS Concept Proposed,” 37th Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2013.

  56. Maneeintr, K., Babadagli, T., Sasaki, K. and Sugai, Y.: “Analysis of Heavy Oil Emulsion-Carbon Dioxide System on Oil-Swelling Factor and Interfacial Tension by Using Pendant Drop Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Dioxide Storage,” 3rd Int. Conf. on Petroleum and Sustainable Development, Paris, France, Oct. 12-13, 2013.

  57. Moreno, L. and Babadagli, T.: “Quantitative and Visual Characterization of Asphaltenic Components of Heavy-Oil and Bitumen Samples after Solvent Interaction at Different Temperatures and Pressures,” SPE164123, SPE Int. Symp. On Oilfield Chemistry, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 8-10 Apr., 2013

  58. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T., and Zimmermann, G.: “Numerical Simulation of Complex Fracture Network Development by Hydraulic Fracturing in Naturally Fractured Ultratight Formations,” 32nd Int. Conf. on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Nantes, France, June 9-14, 2013.

  59. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T. and Ikemi, H.: “Determination of Stress Dependent CO2–Brine Relative Permeabilities of Low Permeable Rocks,” No. 274, Poster Session A, Int. Conf. on Greenhouse Gas Tech. (GHGT), Kyoto, Nov. 18-22, 2012.

  60. Hofmann, H., Babadagli, T. and Zimmermann, G.: “Hydraulic fracturing simulations for the development of Hot-Dry-Rock systems in Precambrian basement rocks in Northern Alberta,” 36th Annual Meeting of Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), pp. 17, Reno, NV, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2012.

  61. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T., Noguchi, T. and Honda, H.: “Comparative Assessment of Potential Ground Uplift Induced by Injection of CO2 into Ainoura, and Berea Sandstone Formations,” Int. Symp. on Earth Sci. and Tech., organized by Cooperative International Network for Earth Science and Technology (CINEST), pp. 7, Bandung, Indonesia, 16-22 Sept., 2012.

  62. Kovaleva, L., Ya, A., Davletbaev, A., and Babadagli, T.: “Heavy Oil Production/Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Irradiation: Model Case Study,” World Heavy Oil Cong., pp. 7, Aberdeen, Scotland, 10-13 Sept, 2012 .

  63. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “An Approach to Model CHOPS (Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sands) and post-CHOPS Applications,” SPE 159437, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., pp. 12, San Antonio, TX, 8-10 Oct, 2012.

  64. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Experimental Investigation of Bitumen Recovery from Fractured Carbonates Using Hot-Solvents,” SPE 159439, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., pp. 12, San Antonio, TX, 8-10 Oct, 2012.

  65. Rangriz-Shokri, A. and Babadagli, T.: “Evaluation of Thermal/Solvent Applications with and without Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand (CHOPS),” SPE 158934, SPE Energy Conference, Developing Resources for Sustainability, pp. 17, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 11-13 June, 2012.

  66. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental Analysis of Heavy Oil Recovery and CO2 Storage by Alternate Injection of Steam and CO2 in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoir,” SPE 146738, 2012 SPE Heavy Oil Conf., Calgary, AB, 12-14 June, pp 17.

  67. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal Design of Low Temperature Air Injection for Efficient Recovery of Heavy Oil in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Experimental and Numerical Approach,” SPE 149896, 2012 SPE Heavy Oil Conference, Calgary, Canada, 12-14 June, pp. 17.

  68. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Application of the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method: Optimal Operating Conditions,” SPE 154088, 2012 SPE 18th Imp. Oil Rec. Symp., Tulsa, OK, 14-18 Apr., pp.14.

  69. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Pore Scale Modeling of Gravity Drainage Dominated Flow under Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Conditions,” SPE 153591, SPE Latin American and Carib. Petr. Eng. Conf. (LACPEC), pp. 11, Mexico City, Mexico, April 16-18, 2012.

  70. Mayorquin, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Can Injection of Low Temperature Air-Solvent (LTASI) Be a Solution for Heavy Oil Recovery in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs?,” SPE 153997, SPE EOR Conference at Oil and Gas West Asia, pp. 18, Muscat, Oman, 16-18 Apr, 2012 .

  71. Arsyad, A., Mitani, Y., Babadagli, T., Ikemi, H. and Oura, S.: “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Hydromechanical Response of Low Permeable Rocks During Injection of Supercritical CO2,” Int. Symp. on Earth Sci. and Tech., organized by Cooperative International Network for Earth Science and Technology (CINEST), pp. 271-276, Fukuoka, Japan, Dec. 6-7, 2011.

  72. Greff, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of Nano-Metal Particles as Catalyst Under Electromagnetic Heating for Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Oil,” IPTC 14720, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), pp. 13, Bangkok, Thailand, 7-9 Feb, 2011.

  73. Naderi, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Use of CO2 as Solvent during Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) Method for Heavy Oil Recovery,” IPTC 14918, Int. Petr. Tech. Conf. (IPTC), pp 10, Bangkok, Thailand, 7-9 Feb, 2011.

  74. Arguelles, F. and Babadagli, T.: “Experimental and Analytical Modeling of Gravity Drainage Dominated Heavy-Oil Recovery Under Non-Isothermal Conditions: A Micro Scale Approach,” SPE 148872, CSUG/SPE Canadian Unconventional Resources Conf., pp 14, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-17 Nov, 2011.

  75. Al-Gosayir, M., Leung, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Design of Solvent-Assisted SAGD Processes in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using Hybrid Optimization Techniques,” SPE 149010, CSUG/SPE Canadian Unconventional Resources Conf., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 15-17 Nov, 2011.

  76. Leyva, H. and Babadagli, T.: “Optimal application conditions for heavy-oil/bitumen recovery by solvent injection at elevated temperatures,” SPE 150315, SPE Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 12-14 Dec, 2011.

  77. Al-Gosayir, M., Babadagli, T. and Leung, J.: “Optimization of Solvent Additive SAGD Applications using Hybrid Optimization Techniques,” SPE 144963, SPE EOR Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-11 May, 2011.

  78. Greff, J. and Babadagli, T.: “Catalytic Effects of Nano-Size Metal Ions in Breaking Asphaltene Molecules during Thermal Recovery of Heavy-Oil,” SPE 146604, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Denver, CO, 30 Oct. - 2 Nov, 2011.

  79. Hamedi, Y. and Babadagli, T.: “Transportation and Interaction of Nano and Micro Size Metal Particles During Thermal Injection Applications for Heavy-Oil Recovery,” SPE 146661, SPE Annual Tech. Conf. and Exh., Denver, CO, 30 Oct. - 2 Nov, 2011

  80. Pathak, V., Babadagli, T. and Edmunds, N.R.: “Mechanics of Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery by Hot Solvent Injection,” SPE 144546, SPE Western North American Regional Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 7-11 May, 2011.

  81. Stalgorova, K. and Babadagli, T.: “Field Scale Modeling of Tracer Injection in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using the Random-Walk Simulation,” SPE 144547, 2011 SPE Western North American Regional Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 7-11 May, 2011.

  82. Al-Bahlani, A.M. and Babadagli, T.: “An Overview of the SOS-FR (Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method and Its Applicability in Heavy-Oil Fields,” World Heavy Oil Congress, Edmonton, AB, 15-17 Mar, 2011.

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