Processes, Volume 12, Issue 9

Most of the oil reservoirs in China are fluvial deposits with firm reservoir heterogeneity, where differences in fluid flow capacity in individual directions should not be ignored; however, the available commercial reservoir simulation software canno...

In recent years, casing deformation has become a key factor affecting the scale and efficiency of shale gas development. Consequently, a fast and efficient integrated prevention, control, and treatment technology for casing deformation is of great si...

A pump-turbine may generate high-amplitude hydraulic excitations during operation, wherein the flow-induced response of the spiral case and concrete is a key factor affecting the stable and safe operation of the unit. The preloading spiral case can e...

Regional mudstone cap rock has an important influence on the oil and gas distribution of the oil source faults below it. Therefore, studying the influence of these mudstone cap rocks on the hydrocarbon distribution pattern is fundamental to understan...

To solve the development problems caused by the geological characteristics of heterogeneous sandstone reservoirs, such as uneven interlayer exploitation, a method for improving uneven interlayer exploitation differences by applying interlayer injecti...

Modern industrial control systems (ICSs), which consist of sensor nodes, actuators, and buses, contribute significantly to the enhancement of production efficiency. Massive node arrangements, security vulnerabilities, and complex operating status cha...

The global oil and gas exploration targets are gradually moving towards a new field of oil and gas accumulation with nanopore throats, ranging from millimeter scale to micro-nano pore throats. The development method of tight oil reservoirs is differe...

Water-based fracturing fluid has recently garnered increasing attention as an alternative oilfield working fluid for propagating reservoir fractures and transporting sand. However, the low temperature resistance and stability of water-based fracturin...

To effectively confront the acute challenge of global warming, at the present stage, the Chinese government has designated carbon reduction as the core objective to accomplish the coordinated control of greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions. As Chin...

Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch (ORPD) is a power system optimization tool that modifies system control variables such as bus voltage and transformer tap settings, and it compensates devices’ Volt Ampere Reactive (VAR) output. It is used to dec...

In the production of sulfuric acid, sulfur cake—a waste product of the sulfur purification process—is formed in large quantities, which requires its disposal and use. For its use in composite materials, modification is necessary to conver...

Multi-component thermal luid technology optimizes development effects and has a strong adaptability, providing a new choice for the efficient development of heavy oil reservoirs. However, due to the significant differences between the phase behavior...

In deep mining engineering, coal often is subjected to the influence of cyclic loading and water. In order to study the effect of water on gas-containing coal with cyclic loading, the pore evolution, permeability and energy dissipation of gas-contain...

This paper explores the effects and impacts of the metallurgical process of quenching on grain-oriented strips of electrical steel. Experimental findings reveal that quenching resulted in increased hardness and an increased Young’s modulus. An...

Exposure to excessive concentrations of fluoride in potable water is harmful to human health; therefore, its limitation is deemed necessary. Among the commonly applied technologies, adsorption is selected, as it is a highly effective, simple, and eco...

In this study, methylene blue (MB) and eriochrome black T (EBT) dyes were removed with the waste Pinus nigra Arn. powders from Anatolian black pinecone (PC-PnA) within the framework of sustainability. UV–Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD...

The present work proposes a spectrophotometric method for deltamethrin determination using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The AgNPs are spherical with a diameter of~11 nm and a negative surface charge with zeta potential ranging from −4.1 mV (pH...

The extract of the plant species Satureja hortensis L. (often used as traditional ethno-therapy and in food processing) was prepared using the ultrasonic extraction technique, and contains a large quantity of secondary metabolites, with scientific ev...

This article focuses on the safety valve of pressure vessels, and a new ferrofluid sealing device for pressure vessel safety valves is developed based on a special magnetic circuit. A combined method of numerical calculation and experimental analysis...

In this study, deep learning methods were used to detect potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) on potato plants. High-resolution images were taken of fields with the help of a drone. Since these images were large in size, each one was divided in...

This study examines the microstructure, mechanical properties, and precipitation behavior of 1000 MPa grade GEN3 steel when subjected to various quenching processes, with a focus on the quench and partition (Q&P) technique. The Q&P-treated sa...

Mining wire rope, a frequently used load-bearing element, suffers various forms of damage over extended periods of operation. Damage occurring within the wire rope, which is not visible to the naked eye and is difficult to detect accurately with curr...

In this study, the gas−particle flow field in a real-size industrial-scale micron air classifier manufactured by Phenikaa Group using 3D transient simulations with the FWC-RSM–DPM (Four-Way Coupling-Reynold Stress Model-Discrete Phase Mod...

This study aimed to formulate a black bean soy sauce using black beans and black rice as media for the solid-state fermentation of white truffle. Various proportions of these media (4:0, 3:1, 2:2, 1:3, and 0:4) were prepared, with methionine concentr...

The paper deals with the issue of determining the optimal setting of input variables in Ansys CFX for modeling pump flow in turbine operation (PAT). The pump model was created in Autodesk Inventor. The mesh for numerical simulations was created using...

Poorly producing wells in sandstone gas reservoirs are often refractured to enhance production. Considering the mutual interference of initial/refractured fractures, conductivity dynamic evolution, non-uniform inflow, and variable mass flow in the fr...

As the excitation system is the core control component of a synchronous condenser system, its fault diagnosis is crucial for maximizing the reactive power compensation capability of the synchronous condenser. To achieve accurate diagnosis of excitati...

The adsorption isotherms and intraparticle mass transfer coefficients of a novel adsorbent with various VOCs at different temperatures during the desorption process are investigated. Firstly, the adsorption isotherms of an HCP-5 adsorbent with o-xyle...

Yingxiongling shale oil is considered a critical area for future crude oil production in the Qaidam Basin. However, the unique features of the Yingxiongling area, such as extraordinary thickness, hybrid sedimentary, and extensive reformation, are fac...

In hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturing, a reflow soldering process (RSP) implements heat generated by the welding tip to melt a solder ball for bonding the following essential HDD components: a flexible printed circuit (FPC) and a printed circuit cab...

The amount of waste from agriculture has significantly increased in recent decades due to the growing demand for food. Meanwhile, providing electricity to remote areas remains a challenge due to the high installation costs. Single-chamber fuel cells...

Eighty percent of grape production is destined for the wine industry, which generates various types of waste, of which grape pomace is the main one, accounting for 50–60% of waste created during processing. This waste could be a promising sourc...

The journal retracts the article titled “Power Cable Status Evaluation Method Based on Electrical Tree Growth and Data Association Rules” [...]

Textile dyes discharged into aquatic systems can have significant environmental impacts, causing water pollution and toxicity to aquatic life, and constituting a human health risk. To manage these effects, the sorption ability of wood biowaste chemic...

The activated carbons (ACs) derived from okara powder waste with high surface areas were modified with ammonia aqueous solution impregnation in an autoclave to enhance their CO₂ adsorption properties. The impregnated ACs were characterized, where the...

The aim of this study was to analyze and measure idiosyncratic differences in CO₂ emission trends over time and between the different geographical contexts of the G20 signatory countries and to assess whether these countries are fulfilling their carb...

To further enhance the intelligent technology, platformisation, and systematisation of coalbed methane extraction sealing technology, this paper analyses the research progress of theories, technologies, and sealing materials related to coalbed methan...

In the process of conical roller line processing, there will be problems such as low precision of processing parameters, long processing time, low utilization rate of machine tools, high rejection rate, and high processing cost, which will lead to lo...

The increasing demand for sustainable packaging materials has driven the exploration of biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastics. This study investigates the thermal and mechanical properties of starch-based films plasticized with varying con...

The research presented in this work explores two methods for synthesizing supported metal catalysts: wet impregnation method (IM) and sol–gel auto-combustion method (AC). These techniques were used to create a series of magnesium oxide (MgO)-ba...

Leaf recycling, a crucial component of urban environmental protection, aims to systematically collect and reuse fallen leaves on streets. At present, fallen leaves are usually cleaned manually by sanitation workers, and environmental protection depar...

The characteristics and influencing factors of gas production in CBM wells are analyzed based on the field geological data and the productivity data of coalbed methane (CBM) wells in the Zhengbei block, and then the favorable areas are divided. The r...

In order to further regulate equivalent circulating density (ECD), a novel downhole apparatus for reducing circulating pressure in high-temperature and high-pressure wells, the suction-type ECD reduction tool, was devised. The utilisation of this too...

This research revealed the effect of drying processes on the bioactive properties of marjoram leaves. The total carotenoid content in marjoram leaves ranged between 60.96 µg/g (fresh) and 189.78 µg/g (oven-dried), whereas the total flavon...

At present, many offshore oil fields are facing problems, such as pollution-induced near-well zone blockage, poor inter-well connectivity, and strong vertical heterogeneity, which lead to insufficient formation energy and low production in the middle...

The growing demand for sustainable chemical production has spurred significant interest in biocatalysis. This study is framed within the biocatalytic production of 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) from glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel manufacturing. The...

The journal retracts the article titled “A Sugarcane-Bagasse-Based Adsorbent Employed for Mitigating Eutrophication Threats and Producing Biodiesel Simultaneously” [...]

With the ongoing increase in global energy demand, the significance of innovations in oil exploration and development technologies is rising, especially in relation to the development of unconventional reservoirs. The application of horizontal wells...

The existing PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact)–cone hybrid bit bearing adopts a unilateral support structure, which is prone to stress concentration in the journal area, resulting in fracture and wear failure of the bearing, thus reducing t...

The primary factor constraining the performance of unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs is blockage from particle migration, which reduces the capacity of liquid production. By utilizing logging, seismic, core–testing, and oil–well product...