The Petroleum Thermodynamics Research Group investigates phase behaviours of reservoir fluids, heavy oils and bitumen, providing knowledge to improve emissions, production, refining and transportation of one of Canada's richest resources. Greater understanding of the fundamental science behind these hydrocarbon resources promises millions of dollars in cost savings for one of Canada's largest industries.

News

  1. Teaching news: CHE 435/465 Design course profiled in the Edmonton Journal

    When environmental firm Newalta found that a team of University of Alberta chemical engineering students had chosen to research improvements to their oil re-refinery, they opened their.... The Edmont

  2. Post Doc, Ala Bazyleva, receives IACT Junior Award at the 2010 ICCT conference in Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan

    The International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics (IACT) has established awards for scientists younger than thirty years of age. Up to 5 IACT Junior awards (formerly Doctorate Awards

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