Volume 60, 2018

Kinetic study of transesterification of waste frying oil to biodiesel using anthill-eggshell-Ni-Co mixed oxide composite catalyst
A. S. Yusuff, O. D. Adeniyi, M. A. Olutoye, U. G. Akpan, pp. 157-167

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Synthesis of an automatic control method for major oil pipelines based on inverse dynamics problem concept
A. E. Karelin, A. V. Maystrenko, A. A. Svetlakov, V.M. Dmitriev, T.V. Gandzha, Natalia V. Aksenova, pp. 152-156

Effective catalyst to produce naphtha from vacuum gasoil hydrocracking and discrete lump modeling
Ehsan Taghizadeh Yusefabad, Ahmad Tavasoli, Yahya Zamani, pp. 139-151

The fractal dimension of the carbon deposits from coke oven chambers
Vladimir M. Shmalko, Oleg I. Zelenskii, Alexey V. Sytnik, pp. 134-138

Energy saving technologies in the petroleum refining processes
Yurii Danilov, Irina Sinkevich, Inna Lavrova, Aleksey Mardupenko, Alena Tulskaya, pp.128-133

Promotion of nano structure iron catalyst with zirconium for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Yahya Zamani, Mohammad Irani, Sohrab Taghipoor ,Rahman Shakibaei Lalehloo, Amir Sepehrianazar, pp. 122-127

Preparation of oxidized coal
D. V. Miroshnichenko, N. Saienko, Y. Popov, D. Demidov, Yu. V. Nikolaichuk, pp. 113-121

Non-stationary mathematical model of industrial diesel fuel hydrotreating process
Anton A. Tataurshchikov, Nadezhda I. Krivtcova, pp. 104-112

Synergistic Effect between Ethoxylated Surfactants and Commercial Additive on the Decrease Pour Point for Distillate Fuel Oil
T. T. Khidr, and O. A. A. El-Shamy, pp. 99-103

FLOW ASSURANCE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS IN NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS IN NIGERIA AND ITS MODELING USING OLGA AND PVTsim SIMULATORS
Kevin C. Igwilo, Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, P.A.L Anawe, S.T.A. Okolie, and Onisobuana Cyril Aduma, pp. 79-98

Process Simulation and Optimization of Catalytic Reactors of Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) via Aspen Plus
Sepehr Sadighi, Seyed Reza Seif Mohaddecy, pp. 71-78

The Potential of Composite Anthill-Waste Chicken Eggshell as Heterogeneous Catalyst in Biodiesel Production
Adeyinka Sikiru Yusuff, Olalekan David Adeniyi, Sarafa Oluwatosin Azeez, Moses Aderemi Olutoye and Uduak George Akpan, pp. 58-70

Simulation and optimization of amine sweetening process
Rami Hameidi, C. Srinivasakannan, pp. 48-57

Development of gasoline blending recipes taking into account volume and composition of the involved feedstock
Maria V. Kirgina, Elizaveta V. Sviridova, Bogdan V. Sakhnevich, Nikita V. Chekancev, Yury A. Chursin, pp. 39-47

Comparison of Various Reformer Types by Using Exergy Analysis Method
A. Garmroodi Asil, A. Behroozsarand, A.Nakhaeipour, pp. 28-38

Numerical study of ethylene bubble rising in benzene flow
Elena Khlebnikova, Anatoliy Vorobev, Elena Ivashkina, Tatyana Lubimova, pp. 24-27

Simulation of industrial MTBE production in reactive distillation column using ASPEN HYSYS
Olga E. Mityanina, Kristina E. Sukhacheva, Veronika A. Kolmogorova, pp. 14-23

Estimation of technological parameters influence on the cold flow properties and yield of diesel fuel in the process of catalytic dewaxing
Nataliya S. Belinskaya, Evgeniya V. Frantsina, Emilia D. Ivanchina, Ekaterina K. Bedareva, Anatoli Borissov, pp. 7-13

Studying the influence of the conjugate technological stages on the performance of linear benzenes synthesis via the mathematical model
Irena O. Dolganova, Emilia D. Ivanchina, Elena N. Ivashkina, Anatoli Borissov, pp. 1-6

Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for the Modelling and Optimization of Sand Minimum Transport Condition (MTC) in Pipeline Multiphase Flow
Kazeem K. Salam, Akeem O. Arinkoola, Mohammed D. Aminu, 339-348

Pore structure characterization of a low permeability reservoir using nuclear magnetic resonance, nitrogen adsorption and mercury intrusion capillary pressure
Bello Lawal Toro, Zhiping Li, Caspar Daniel Adenutsi, Samira Mohammed Abdullahi, pp. 330-338

Spectroscopic and Petrographic characterization of shale from Kubang Pasu Formation, Malaysia
Syed Muhammad Ibad, Eswaran Padmanabhan, 321-329

Analysis of Petroleum System for Exploration and Risk Reduction in the Southeastern Inland Basins of Nigeria
Chidozie I. Princeton Dim K. Mosto Onuoha, Okwudiri A. Anyiam, Ikenna C. Okwara, Ifeanyi A. Oha, Ikenna A. Okonkwo, Chukwudike G. Okeugo, Elijah E. Nkitnam, Bertram M. Ozumba, pp. 305-320

Determination of Inflow Performance Relationship for a Vertical Well in Naturally Fractured Oil Reservoirs: Numerical Simulation Study
Reda Abdel Azim, Melissa Ramirez, and Mohammad R, Awal, pp. 294-304

Pure CO₂-Oil System Minimum Miscibility Pressure Prediction Using Optimized Artificial Neural Network by Differential Evolution
Menad Nait Amar, Nourddine Zeraibi and Kheireddine Redouane, pp. 284-293

The use of spectral decomposition as a hydrocarbon indicator in the Niger Delta oilfield
Michael Emenike Egbunike, pp. 276-283

Characterization of source rocks and depositional environment, and hydrocarbon generation modelling of the Cretaceous Hoiho Formation, Great South Basin, New Zealand
Liyana N. Osli, Mohamed R. Shalaby and Md. Aminul Islam, pp. 255-275

Variations in surface potential characteristics of selected shales from Central Luconia, offshore Sarawak- Malaysia
EvelynLove Fosu-Duah, Eswaran Padmanabhan, José Antonio Gámez Vintane, pp. 244-254

Gas process system empirical tool for predicting hydrate formation
Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, Evelyn Bose Ekeinde, Kevin Igwilo and Adewale Dosunmu, pp. 236-243

Effect of Salinity on Flow Properties of Drilling Fluids: An Experimental Approach
Emine Avcı, pp. 232-235

Prediction of Maximum Rates Flowed through Chokes during Petroleum Production Operation
Alireza Rahimzadeh, Arash Kamari, Amir H. Mohammadi, pp. 225-231

Exploitation of Bitumen from Nigerian Tar Sand Using Hot-Water/Steam Stimulation Process
Shadrach Olise Ogiriki, Marvelous Ayodele Agunloye, Afeez Olayinka Gbadamosi Abdulkashif and Olalekan Olafuyi, pp. 217-224

Demulisification of Water in Oil Emulsion by Using Fatty Alcohol as Demulisifier Combined with Thermal Method
Marwa F. Abdul Jabbar and Rawan F. Abdulfatah, pp 210-216

Experimental Study of High Liquid Viscosity Oil-Gas Flows Using ECT and Gamma Radiation Methods
Archibong Archibong-Eso, Yahaya D. Baba, Aliyu Aliyu, Nonso Okeke, Abdulwahab Giwa, pp. 196-209

Petrophysical Analysis of Chad Basin Nigeria Sandstone from Well logs
Cyril N. Nwankwo and Sylvester A. Ugwu, pp. 188-195

Derived rock attribute analysis and Inversion of LamdaMuRho for fluid and litho-logy prediction in Nembe Field Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria
E. U. Aniwetalu. E.K. Anakwuba, J. N. Ilechukwu and B. O. Omang, pp. 180-187

Maturity modelling and Source rock evaluation of upper Oligocene source rocks (within Agbada Formation), Greater Ughelli Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin
Oladotun A. Oluwajana, pp. 168-179

Martin Bajus: Hydrocarbon Technology-Petrochemistry Book Review
Viktor Milata

Suitability of Jatropha Oil as Surfactant in Steam Assisted Recovery of Nigeria Bitumen
Fadairo Adesina, Ogunkunle Temitope, Oladepo Adebowale and Adeyemi Gbadegesin, pp. 542-547

Study the Efficiency of Some Esters as Synthetic Lubricating Oil
Amal M. Nassar, Nehal S. Ahmedand, Rasha S. Kamal, pp. 520-541

Sulphur: Nature, Technology, Application, World Production and Consumption, and its Outlook
Javad Alaei Kadijani, Sahar Sirani, Amirmasoud Zolfaghari, pp. 508-519

Impact of small - scale heterogeneity on potential recovery in selected reservoir sandstones from West Baram Delta, Offshore, Sarawak
I. Yusuf, E. Padmanabhan, pp. 496-507

Prediction of reservoir characteristics in Western Ghana oilfield (Tano Basin)
Prince Appiah Owusu, Liu Dehua, Robert Derry Nagre, 483-495

Biodiesel Production from Kitchen Lard via Transesterification by Magnetic Solid Base Catalyst
Sen Qiao, Rui Wang, pp. 474-482

Static and Dynamic Load Responses of 304 Stainless Steel in Chloride Solution at Low Temperatures
Saad R. Ahmed, pp. 466-473

IPR Equation of CBM Wells Using Palmer and Mansoori Model
Ratnayu Sitaresmi, Doddy Abdassah, Ryodi Hananda, Heri Susanto, pp. 458-465

Selecting features of motor oils for the facilities operation in abnormal conditions
Andrey B. Grigorov, Irina A. Turkoman, Oleg I. Zelenskii, Elena Yu. Spirina, pp. 453-457

Lithological variation in black shales and mudstone formations of Central Sarawk, Malaysia
Walaa Elnasir Ibrahim, Abdul Ghani MD Rafek and Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Salim, pp. 446 -452

Instantaneous determination of basic reservoir properties in near wellbore water injection using routine injection data
Mohammad Shadadeh, Mahdi Zeinali Hasanvand, Hassan Shokrollahzadeh Behbahani, pp. 438-445

Comparative Approach to Optimum Selection of Artificial Lift System
Kevin Chinwuba Igwilo, Emeka Emmanuel Okoro and Samuel Ubanatu, pp. 429-437

Reduction of the quality reserve with the use of predictive models in the motor fuel production
Vyacheslav А. Chuzlov, Galina Y. Nazarova, Aleksandra A. Kislinskaya, Rizagul’ M. Dyusova, Gajni Zh. Sejtenova, Madeniet A. Elubaj, pp. 422-428

Industrial operation analysis of Pt-Re reforming catalyst at the industrial unit by predictive modelling method
Emilia D. Ivanchina, Ekaterina S. Chernyakova, Inna V. Pchelintseva (Yakupova), Gajni Zh. Sejtenova, Rizagul’ M. Dyusova, pp. 416-421

Predicting the Yield of Coke and Its Byproducts on the Basis of Ultimate and Petrographic Analysis
D. V. Miroshnichenko, L. Saienko, D. Demidov, S. V. Pyshyev, pp. 402-415

Enhanced Delineation of Glacial Clastic Reservoirs by the Application of Petro-elastic Well Correlation and Seismic Inversion: Case Study
Abubaker Alansari, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Salim, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Nuri Mohamed Fello, pp. 386-401

Strategic patent analysis of real time optimization applications in upstream section of oil and gas industry
Behnam Baloochy, Mahdi Ahmadi Marvast, Saeid Shokri, Majid Kakavand, pp. 378-385

Geochemical analysis of shale samples from Ewekoro Formation, Benin Basin (Nigeria)
Uzochukwu Kingsley Benjamin, Olumuyiwa Temitope Akinsanpe and Chibuike Lawrence Chidolue, pp. 365-377

Evaluating the Ability of R for Modeling a Commercial Scale VGO Hydrocracking Plant Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
Sepehr Sadighi, Seyed Reza Seif Mohaddecy, pp. 358-364

OIL SLUDGE AS SOURCE OF A VALUABLE CARBON RAW MATERIAL
Aleksey Mardupenko, Andrey Grigorov, Irina Sinkevich, Alena Tulskaya, pp. 353-357

Phase Stability Conditions of Carbon Dioxide Clathrate Hydrate in the Presence of Ethanol and Ethanol + Salt Aqueous Solutions
Amir H. Mohammadi, pp. 349-352

Development of a smart digester for the production of biogas
Ilesanmi A. Daniyan, Akporode K. Ahwin, Adeyemi A. Aderoba and Omoniyi O. Daniyan, pp. 804-821

Evaluating of SBS Polymer‐Modified Bitumen Emulsion on Recycled Asphalt Mixture
Parham Hayati, Hasan Ziari, Sajad Rezaei, pp. 791-797

Existence and uniqueness of solution for layer diffusion of an incompressible fluid in a hydrocarbon reservoir
Amirabbas Mohammadi, Abdullah Shidfar, Amir H. Mohammadi, pp. 782-790

Existence and uniqueness of solution for molecular diffusion of CO₂ in CH₄ under unknown boundary conditions in enhanced gas recovery (EGR) process
Amirabbas Mohammadi, Abdullah Shidfar, Amir H. Mohammadi, pp. 770-781

Evaluation of hydrocarbon contamination of selected water of UGWUEME and LOKPANTA in UNUGU Nigeria and its spread mechanism
Chinenye F. Onyeabor, Kovo G. Akpomie, pp. 762-769

Integration of 3D seismic and well log data for the exploration of Kini Field, offshore Niger Delta
Adesoji O. Akanji, Oluseun A. Sanuade, SanLinn I. Kaka, Isaac D. Balogun, pp. 752-761

Application of Transgressive-Regressive Technique in Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis and Its Implication for In-fill Well Locations: A Case Study from “Imaemi” Field, Offshore Niger Delta
D. E. N. Ubulom, J. I. Nwachukwu, and U. K. Benjamin, pp. 738-751

Evaluation of the level biodegradation of Bonny Light, , Ughelli Blend and OKORDIA-IKARAMA crude oils from NIGER DELTA NIGERIA
M. C. Onojake, and S. O. Adesi, pp. 731-737

Effect of Composite Membrane for Desulfurization Diesel in Pervaporation Process: Fabrication of Polydimethylsiloxane and Using Tetra-Ethyl-Ortho-Silicate as Cross-Linking Agent
Mohsen Farsi, Bizhan Honarvar, Amir Heydarinasab, Mehdi Arjmand, pp. 722-730

Reservoir Characterization of the “Bawi Field”, Greater Ughelli Depobelt, Niger Delta, Nigeria using 3-D Attributes Assisted Seismic Interpretation
A. I. Opara, S. A. Chukwu, S.O.Onyekuru, A. C. Ekwe, C. N. Okereke, U. O. Anyiam, I. O. Njoku, H. N. Echetama, pp. 696-721

Data Modeling and Analysis of a Reflux Splitter Column (RSC) Using Artificial Neural Network Methodology (ANN) Implemented in R
Sepehr Sadighi, Davood Faraji, pp. 688-695

Enhancing the Physico-Mechanical/Rheological Properties of Asphalt 60/70 in Different Media via MA-PP Compatibilized Polypropylene/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber Blends (PP/NBR)
M. M. Badr, M. El-Shafie, A. A. Ragab, pp. 671-687

Quantitative Petrophysical Evaluation and Reservoir Characterization of Well Logs from “Datom” Oil Field, Niger Delta
Lawson-Jack Osaki, and Alexander Ifeanyichukwu Opara, pp. 656-670

Water stabilization in closed circuits by phosphate compounds
Laleh Shirazi, pp. 650-655

Physicochemical, Mineralogical, and Thermogravimetric Properties of Newly Discovered Nigerian Coals
Bemgba B. Nyakuma, Aliyu Jauro, Olagoke Oladokun, Aliyu A. Bello, Habib Alkali, Mohammed A. Modibo, Mustapha Abba, pp. 641-649

Simulation studies on natural gas sweetening using piperazine amine
Nagamalleswara Rao K, Babu Ponnusami A, pp. 632-640

Paint materials based on petroleum resins
Vladimir G. Bondaletov, Lyudmila I. Bondaletova, Nguyen Van Thanh, pp. 626-631

Synthesis, Characterization and Thermal Properties of Green ABC Miktoarm Star Terpolymers
Rabab M. Nasser, Nehal S. Ahmed, Amal M. Nassar, pp. 618-625

Identification of carbon nanostructures in coals and carbonization products
Vladimir M. Shmalko, Oleg I. Zelenskii, Elena Yu. Spirina, Alexey V. Sytnik, Andrey B. Grigorov, pp. 612-617

The using of coal blends with an increased content of coals of the middle stage of metamorphism for the production of the blast-furnace coke. Message 1. Preparation of coal blends
E. O. Shmeltser, V. P. Lyalyuk, V. P. Sokolova, D.V. Miroshnichenko, pp. 605-611

Experimental Study and Pore-Scale Numerical Modeling of Permeability Impairment Resulting From Asphaltene Precipitation in Porous Medium
Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Rouhollah Fatehi, Amir H. Mohammadi, Jagar A. Ali, Siavash Ashoori, Rasoul Hassanalizadeh, pp. 592-604

The possibility of reducing the carcinogenicity of coal tar electrode pitches
Fedor F. Cheshko, Аlexandr L. Borisenko, Аlla Yu. Martynova, Vladimir M. Shmalko, Oleg I. Zelenskii, pp. 584-591

Experimental Study and Dynamic Pore Scale Modelling of Asphaltene Precipitation in Porous Media
Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Ali Nikooey, Siavash Ashoori, Amir H Mohammadi, Rasoul Hassanalizadeh, Jagar A. Ali, pp. 570-583

The use of Lorenz coefficient in the reservoir heterogeneity study of a field in the Coastal Swamp, Niger Delta, Nigeria
O. A. Anyiam, A. W. Mode, B. C. Okpala and C. G. Okeugo, pp. 560-569

Estimation of global warming agent from road transport system in Nigeria
T. T. Adepoju, O. A. Adesina, B. S. Fakinle, O. B .Okedere, J. A. Sonibare, pp. 554-559

The Effect of SO2 on Cu-SSZ-13 Synthesized by SiO2 Aerosol in Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3
Hao Fan, Rui Wang, pp. 548-553

Reservoir simulation and decline curve analysis: A case study of „DER“ field, Niger Delta basin
Eseoghene R. Diaso, Efeoghene Enaworu, Ifeanyi Seteyeobot, Charles Y. Onuh, pp. 933-942

Calculation of reservoir parameters in Gurpi and Pabdeh fractured formations, Marun oil field, SW Iran
Shakiba Soltani Galoogerdi, Hossein Tabatabaei, pp. 925-932

The control method of the pressure of coal bursting to compose the coal charge, as a way of extending the working service of coke ovens
Alexey Sytnik, Igor Shulga, Oleg Zelenskii, Elena Spirina, Andrey Grigorov, pp. 920-924

Wave changes in petrographic composition of Donbas middle carboniferous coal
V. S. Savchuk, V. F. Prykhodchenko, D. Prykhodchenko, L. Tokar, pp. 914-919

Assessment of sanding potential of unconsolidated sandstone reservoir using modified Hoek-Brown failure criterion
Fred Temitope Ogunkunle, S. O. Isehunwa, D. O. Orodu, Oluwasanmi Olabode^, pp. 903-913

Assessment of leachate contamination of groundwater around the Igbenre Ekotedo dumpsite, Ota, Southwest Nigeria
Anthony Aduojo Ameloko, Elijah Adebowale Ayolabi, Efeoghene Enaworu, Eniola Bolujo, pp. 890-90

General algorithm for efficiency evaluation of multi-column distillation flowsheets
Marina A. Samborskaya, Inga A. Gryaznova, Andrey V. Volf, Evgeniy V. Popok, pp. 884-889

The prospects of obtaining plastic greases from secondary hydrocarbon raw material
Andrey B. Grigorov, Oleg I. Zelenskii, Alexey V. Sytnik, pp. 879-883

Transformer oil degradation study by chromatography, spectroscopy and dissolved gas analysis
Reena R. Meena, Sunil Chaki, Ankurkumar J. Khimani, M. P. Deshpande, pp. 872-878

An Overview of Coal Energy Sources and Supply in Thailand
Kittiphop Promdee, Apisake Monthienvichienchai, Thitirat Panbamrungkij, pp. 852-871

Synthesis, characteristics and kinetic study and application of heterogeneous nanocatalyst
Masoumeh M. Mirzaeian, Ali Morad Rashidi, Mahshad Alaei, pp. 842-851

Asphaltene Modeling by SARA Test Results, an Introduction of Simple and Accurate Empirical Model
Mahdi Hasanvand, Mohammad Shadadeh, Mohammad Ali Ahmadi, pp. 832-841

A Study on the Different Reforming Techniques in Gas to Liquid Technology
Mohamed A. Ayad, Nour A. El-Emam, Tarek M. Aboul-Fotouh, pp. 822-831

Development of a smart digester for the production of biogas
Ilesanmi A. Daniyan, Akporode K. Ahwin, Adeyemi A. Aderoba and Omoniyi O. Daniyan, pp. 804-821

Enhancement of Separation Emulsifiable Oil from Oil/Water Emulsion from Waste Water by the surfactant and barite
Noura El Mehbad, pp. 798-803