December 2023

December 2023 · 21 articles. Full texts are hosted on gpogc.az.

  1. Scientific Proceedings, Volume 23, Number 1 (journal issue / table of contents)

    Authors: R.Yu. Aliyarov, H.Kh. Malikov, M.M. Asadov

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    Abstract: Table of contents for Volume 23, Number 1 of the Institute's Scientific Proceedings journal, listing 20 articles (pp. 5-133) spanning geology, petroleum engineering, materials science and water-treatment topics — corresponding to entries #1-#21 in this list.

  2. Novel adsorbents on the bases of functionalized chitosan and magnetite nanoparticles for removal of organic pollutants and heavy metal ions from water

    Authors: Z.O. Gakhramanova, S.A. Mammadhanova, S.S. Hasanova, N.S. Bayramova

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    Abstract: Synthesizes a magnetically-recoverable adsorbent by functionalizing low-molecular-weight chitosan with a dialdehyde linker and conjugating it with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, confirming the gel's structure and composition via NMR, FTIR, XRD and TEM, for removing organic pollutants and heavy-metal ions from water.

  3. Study of the composition of petroleum products extracted from oil-contaminated soil using the spectrometric method

    Authors: K.M. Ismailova, N.A. Yusubova

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    Abstract: Spectrometric analysis of oil-contaminated soil samples shows that environmental exposure causes structural changes such as agglomeration and formation of long, resistant hydrocarbon chains — a factor relevant to designing soil remediation methods.

  4. Modeling and optimization of the process hydrotreating of diesel fuel

    Authors: N.M.Abbasov, A.A. Masimov

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    Abstract: Models diesel hydrodesulfurization reactor design accounting for the varying reactivity of organosulfur compounds; compares five reactor configurations and identifies a two-reactor scheme (separating low- and high-boiling fractions) as most efficient for catalyst use.

  5. Possibility to eliminate accidents in oil and gas wells occurring with glass fibre rods with the help of a rod head designed for them

    Authors: R.Narimanov, S. Hajiyeva

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    Abstract: Proposes a specialized 'rod-header' catching tool to retrieve fiberglass sucker rods from oil/gas wells after failure, addressing the lower strength and smoother surface of fiberglass rods (versus steel) that make them harder to grip during retrieval.

  6. Engineering solutions optimization aimed at mitigating risks

    Authors: M.B. Mammadov, F.T. Rzayev

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    Abstract: Proposes a staged risk-assessment framework for extending the operating life of oil and gas facilities beyond their original design life, aiming to reduce hazards (fires, explosions) tied to aging infrastructure while balancing cost efficiency.

  7. Technology of reverse-osmosıs sweetenıng of seawater wıth permeate softenıng

    Authors: Aliyeva O.O., Khalilov K.J.

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    Abstract: Proposes reusing the NaCl/Na2SO4-rich waste concentrate from reverse-osmosis desalination (instead of external salt) to regenerate the cationite resin used to soften the RO permeate from Caspian seawater, reaching required hardness levels; results are analytical, pending experimental verification.

  8. Hydrocarbon losses arising from phase transformations in field collection pipelines

    Authors: E.Kh. Iskandarov, M.M. Hasanova, S.A. Ibadova

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    Abstract: Explains how multiphase flow and internal phase transformations in offshore field-gathering pipelines cause fouling and blockages, raising operating and energy costs.

  9. Study of the designs of devices for centrifugal extraction

    Authors: R.Kh. Malikov, N.M.Abbasov, S.Mammadova

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    Abstract: Reviews various centrifugal extractor designs, noting a lack of generalized optimization studies in the literature, and proposes approaches to improve their efficiency and throughput.

  10. Predicting the flare temperature of binary mixtures according to data on activity coefficients

    Authors: N.M.Abbasov, R.Kh. Malikov, F.R. Cafarli

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    Abstract: Develops a model combining the Le Chatelier and Antoine equations with activity-coefficient estimation to predict the flash point of binary liquid mixtures in closed-type test conditions, addressing the scarcity of experimental flash-point data.

  11. Influence of technological modes for manufacturing parts from plastic materials on the accuracy of their dimensions

    Authors: N.A. Gasanova

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    Abstract: Studies how casting conditions affect dimensional accuracy of plastic oilfield equipment parts (threads, covers, flanges), recommending specific casting modes for particular plastic compounds used in the industry.

  12. Research on the possibility of hydrocarbon emissions control

    Authors: A.I.Babayev, N.I.Imanova, Z.A.Baghirova, T.H.Malikov

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    Abstract: Notes that despite differing end products, chemical and petrochemical processes (ammonia, methanol, urea) share standard process stages with similar fugitive-emission mechanisms, suggesting the study's emissions-control methodology transfers across plants.

  13. About one of methods for determining the true parameters of the gas-liquid flow in risers

    Authors: Ismayılov Sh.Z., Ismayilov G.G., Ismayilova P.Sh.

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    Abstract: Proposes a new approach to estimate real multiphase gas-liquid flow parameters in fountain/gas-lift well risers, accounting for phase shift and deriving these parameters from macroscopic measurements.

  14. Elimination of formation damage in the wellbore area and expansion of the well drainage area

    Authors: Y.Samedov, J. Eyvazov

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    Abstract: Discusses hydraulic fracturing design considerations (fracture rate, height, proppant selection) needed to economically produce hydrocarbons from unconventional low-permeability reservoirs such as tight gas, shale gas and coal-bed methane.

  15. Experimental study of residual oil compression from hydrated sludge using a surface-active substance (SAS) mixture which is a non-sediment solution in the formation fluid

    Authors: Gasimli A.M., Aliyev E.N., Bayramova N.S., Yusubova N.A., Huseynova S.S.

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    Abstract: Notes that conventional waterflooding leaves 40-70% of oil reserves unrecoverable, especially in heterogeneous, high-viscosity reservoirs, and studies a surfactant-mixture approach to compress and recover residual oil from hydrated sludge.

  16. Research of rheological characteristics of two-phase systems

    Authors: T.S. Babayeva

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    Abstract: Develops a new movement model and viscosity-determination method for water-oil two-phase emulsion systems that commonly form as wells become watered, based on lab and field data analysis.

  17. Assessment of technological measures effectiveness based on the interpretation of pressure build-up curves using identification equations

    Authors: A.V. Mammadova, A.V. Sultanova, R.M. Mammadov

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    Abstract: Uses interpretation of well pressure-buildup curves (via identification equations) to determine reservoir filtration characteristics, helping select appropriate wells and stimulation methods and evaluate the effectiveness of geological-technological interventions.

  18. Influence of transverse magnetic field on the process of sand settlement in water

    Authors: А. М. Mamed–Zade, H.Kh. Malikov, T.H. Malikov

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    Abstract: Studies how a constant transverse magnetic field affects sand-particle settling within a gas-water-oil-solids mixture in the production wellbore, finding constant (rather than alternating) fields have a measurable effect, building on prior findings about magnetic fields enhancing oil recovery from porous media.

  19. Application of nanotechnology for regulation the rheophysical properties of water-oil emulsions

    Authors: H.Kh.Malikov, A.A.Suleymanov, E.A.Mirzayev

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    Abstract: Lab tests show Al2O3 nanoparticles alter the rheological behavior of water-oil emulsions, and applying this nanoparticle-based downhole demulsification approach increased well productivity.

  20. Prediction of porosity in mountain rocks

    Authors: R.Y. Aliyarov, J.N. Aslanov, R.K. Mekhtiyeva, N.R.Agazade, V.M. Durmushov

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    Abstract: Applies seepage theory to estimate rock porosity — the void fraction relative to total volume — for use in modeling groundwater storage and travel times in aquifers.

  21. Formation conditions of the deep structure and hydrocarbon potential of the South Caspian oil-gas province and the Persian Gulf

    Authors: R.Y. Aliyarov, B.S. Aslanov, F.B. Aslanzadeh, A.V. Bagirli

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    Abstract: Compares the South Caspian and Persian Gulf basins — both at major tectonic junction zones — reviewing global-tectonics theories of oil formation (citing Hedberg, Sorokhtin and others) to explain the scale of hydrocarbon deposits there and trace the likely origin, timing and migration of the oil.