Department Petroleum Engineering

Research output

Research output per year 1985 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024

• 6751 Citations
• 40 h-index
• 497 Master's Thesis
• 360 Article
• 226 Conference contribution
• 84 Paper
• 235 More
  • 55 Poster
  • 49 Doctoral Thesis
  • 32 Patent
  • 32 Diploma Thesis
  • 19 Chapter
  • 14 Presentation
  • 9 Commissioned report
  • 7 Scholarly edition
  • 7 Abstract
  • 4 Conference article
  • 2 Book
  • 2 Habilitation thesis
  • 1 Web publication/site
  • 1 Other contribution
  • 1 Master's Thesis (University Course)

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2009

  Integration of 3D seismic attributes and well logs for electrofacies mapping and prediction of reliable petrophysical properties

  Mahdavi, R. & Kharrat, R., 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers - EUROPEC/EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2009. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), (Society of Petroleum Engineers - EUROPEC/EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigating the effect of co-solvents on heavy oil recovery in different pore geometries using five-spot micromodels

  Dehghan, A. A., Kharrat, R., Ghazanfari, M. H. & Vossoughi, S., 2009, 15th European Symposium on Improved Oil Recovery 2009. European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE, p. 669-682 14 p. (15th European Symposium on Improved Oil Recovery 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Massively Parallel Sector Scale Discrete Fracture and Matrix

  Geiger, S., Huangfu, Q., Reid, F., Matthäi, S., Coumou, D., Belayneh, M., Fricke, C. & Schmid, K., 2009, SPE Reservoir Simulation Symposium Proceedings. p. 1-15

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Partial movement of asphaltene in presence of connate water in VAPEX process

  Ardali, M., Kharrat, R., Rostami, B. & Derakhshanfar, M., 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers - EUROPEC/EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2009. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), (Society of Petroleum Engineers - EUROPEC/EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Prediction of asphaltene precipitation during gas injection in heavy crude using micellization model with a new approach

  Tavakkoli, M., Kharrat, R., Masihi, M. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2009, 71st European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2009: Balancing Global Resources. Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2009. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 1124-1128 5 p. (71st European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2009: Balancing Global Resources. Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2009; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Reservoir rock typing in a carbonate reservoir- Cooperation of core and log data: Case study

  Chekani, M. & Kharrat, R., 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE/EAGE Reservoir Characterization and Simulation Conference 2009 - Overcoming Modeling Challenges to Optimize Recovery. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 129-150 22 p. (Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE/EAGE Reservoir Characterization and Simulation Conference 2009 - Overcoming Modeling Challenges to Optimize Recovery; vol. 1).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Rock type and permeability prediction of a heterogeneous carbonate reservoir using artificial neural networks based on flow zone index approach

  Kharrat, R., Mahdavi, R., Bagherpour, M. H. & Hejri, S., 2009, 16th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference 2009, MEOS 2009. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 667-684 18 p. (SPE Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference, MEOS, Proceedings; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Selection of proper criteria in flow behavior characterization of low tension polymer flooding in heavy oil reservoirs

  Jamaloei, B. Y., Kharrat, R. & Ahmadloo, F., 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers - Kuwait International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, KIPCE 2009: Meeting Energy Demand for Long Term Economic Growth. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 469-488 20 p. (Society of Petroleum Engineers - Kuwait International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, KIPCE 2009: Meeting Energy Demand for Long Term Economic Growth).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulation Study of permeability impairment due to asphaltene deposition in one of the iranian oil fractured reservoirs

  Mirzabozorg, A., Bagheri, M. B., Kharrat, R., Abedi, J. & Ghotbi, C., 2009, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Studying the effects of pore geometry, wettability and co-solvent types on the efficiency of solvent flooding to heavy oil in five-spot models

  Dehghan, A. A., Kharrat, R., Ghazanfari, M. H. & Farzaneh, S. A., 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2009, APOGCE 09. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 642-652 11 p. (Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2009, APOGCE 09; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermodynamic modelling of asphaltene precipitation for heavy crude: A comparative study of thermodynamic micellization model and solid model

  Tavakkoli, M., Masihi, M., Kharrat, R. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2009, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• The role of pore geometry and connate water on miscible displacement of heavy oil with hydrocarbon solvents in strongly water-wet and oil-wet media using five-spot micromodels

  Dehghan, A. A., Farzaneh, S. A., Kharrat, R. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2009, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2009, CIPC 2009).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Towards a numerical wave simulator using the two-fluid interface tracking approach combined with a novel ALE scheme

  Translated title of the contribution: Towards a numerical wave simulator using the two-fluid interface tracking approach combined with a novel ALE schemeMindel, J., Collins, G. S., Latham, J. P., Pain, C. C. & Munjiza, A., 2009, Proceedings of the 5th Coastal Structures International Conference, CSt07. p. 1465-1476

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Towards simulation of concrete armour unit breakage under wave loads using coupled DEM, FEM/DEM and CFD

  Latham, J. P., Munjiza, A., Mindel, J., Xiang, J., Guises, R., Pain, C. C. & Gorman, G. J., 2009, Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Discrete Element Methods. p. -----

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• 2008

  An Analysis of Noise Characteristics on Drill Bits

  Thonhauser, G., 2008, An Analysis of Noise Characteristics on Drill Bits. p. 20-23

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• An Analysis of Noise Characterstics on Drill Bits

  Thonhauser, G., 2008, ASME 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Artic Engineering. p. 44 -47

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Automated Real Time Hookload and Torque Monitoring

  Thonhauser, G., 2008, IADC/SPE Drilling Conference Orlando. p. 36-40

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  10 Citations (Scopus)

• CFD-Analysis of Terrain-Induced Slug Flow Regimes in Multiphase Pipeline Systems

  Brandstätter, W., Ruthammer, G., Ragab, A. & Shalaby, S., 2008, SINTEF/NTNU.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• CFD-Numerical Analysis of Multiphase Production through Hilly Terrain Pipelines in Matzen Field – Austria

  Brandstätter, W., Ruthammer, G., Shalaby, S. & Ragab, A., 2008, SPE 115355-MS.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• CO2 Sequestration A new challenge for the University of Leoben

  Hofstätter, H., 2008, CO2 Sequestration A new challenge for the University of Leoben. p. 1-23

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Die Bedeutung der Sicherheitstechnik in der Ausbildung von Erdölingenieuren an der Montanuniversität Leoben

  Translated title of the contribution: Die Bedeutung der Sicherheitstechnik in der Ausbildung von Erdölingenieuren an der Montanuniversität LeobenHofstätter, H., 2008, Die Bedeutung der Sicherheitstechnik in der Ausbildung von Erdölingenieuren an der Montanuniversität Leoben. p. 1-16

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Effect of heterogeneity of layered reservoirs on polymer flooding: An experimental approach using five-spot glass micromodel

  Meybodi, H. E., Kharrat, R. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2008, Society of Petroleum Engineers - 70th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2008. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 1445-1454 10 p. (70th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2008: Leveraging Technology. Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2008; vol. 3).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental investigation of factors affecting miscible two-phase flow in fractured and non-fractured micromodels

  Farzaneh, S. A., Kharrat, R. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2008, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, ICNMM2008. PART B ed. p. 1027-1034 8 p. (Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, ICNMM2008; no. PART B).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Feasibility study of the cyclic VAPEX process for low permeable carbonate systems

  Feali, M. & Kharrat, R., 2008, International Petroleum Technology Conference, IPTC 2008. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 2576-2580 5 p. (International Petroleum Technology Conference, IPTC 2008; vol. 4).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Multiphase Flows in Horizontal and Inclined Pipelines by CFD Simulations

  Brandstätter, W., Ruthammer, G., Shalaby, S. & Ragab, A., 2008, 5th Mediterranean Offshore Conference and Exhibition 2008 (MOC2008).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• New way for highly effectieve cooperation between the Mining University of Leoben and RAG Austria

  Hofstätter, H., 2008, New way for highly effectieve cooperation between the Mining University of Leoben and RAG Austria.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Predicting void wave instability in gas-lifted wells

  Jahanshahi, E., Salahshoor, K. & Kharrat, R., 2008, 2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP2008. p. 1389-1394 6 p. 4537443. (2008 3rd International Symposium on Communications, Control, and Signal Processing, ISCCSP 2008).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Real -time Well Condition Monitoring in Extended Reach Wells

  Translated title of the contribution: Real -time Well Condition Monitoring in Extended Reach WellsThonhauser, G., 2008, Real -time Well Condition Monitoring in Extended Reach Wells. p. 33-38

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Statistical model of dispersion in a 2-D glass micromodel

  Ghazanfari, M. H., Kharrat, R., Rashtchian, D. & Vossoughi, S., 2008, 16th SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium 2008 - "IOR: Now More Than Ever.". Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), p. 527-539 13 p. (Proceedings - SPE Symposium on Improved Oil Recovery; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit mit Kohlenwasserstoffen

  Translated title of the contribution: Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit mit KohlenwasserstoffenHofstätter, H., 2008, Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit mit Kohlenwasserstoffen. p. 1-39

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit Österreichs mit fossilen Energieträgern

  Translated title of the contribution: Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit Österreichs mit fossilen EnergieträgernHofstätter, H., 2008, Zur Frage der Versorgungssicherheit Österreichs mit fossilen Energieträgern. p. 1-40

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• 2007

  A Multiscale Simulation Approach for Diesel Particulate Filter Design Based on OpenFOAM and DexaSIM

  Leixnering, J., Gschaider, B., Brandstätter, W. & Bouwman, M., 2007, OpenFOAM International Conference 2007. p. 1-20

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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• An Efficient Algebraic Multigrid Solver Strategy for Adaptive Implicit Methods in Oil Reservoir Simulation

  Ganzer, L. & Clees, T., 2007, SPE Reservoir Simulation Symposium Proceedings. p. 1-11

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Black-Oil Simulations for Three-Component, Three-Phase Flow in Fractured Porous Media

  Geiger, S., Matthäi, S., Niessner, J. & Helmig, R., 2007, SPE Proceedings. p. 1-14

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of capillarity and surface tension on the performance of VAPEX process

  Rostami, B., Etminan, S. R., Soleimani, A. & Kharrat, R., 2007, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental study of factors affecting heavy oil recovery in solvent floods

  Behrouz, T., Kharrat, R. & Ghazanfari, M. H., 2007, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Mastering Real-Time Data Quality Control - How to Measure and Manage the Quality of (Rig) Sensor Data

  Thonhauser, G., 2007,

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  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  15 Citations (Scopus)

• The role of connate water saturation in VAPEX process

  Etminan, S. R., Maini, B. B. & Kharrat, R., 2007, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2006

  Automated Reporting Using Rig Sensor Data Enables Superior Drilling Project Management

  Translated title of the contribution: Automated Reporting Using Rig Sensor Data Enables Superior Drilling Project ManagementThonhauser, G. & Mathis, W., 2006, 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and. Society of Plastics Engineers, p. 0-0

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Capillary pressure estimation of porous media using statistical pore size function

  Ghazanfari, M. H., Rashtchian, D., Kharrat, R., Vossoughi, S., Khodabakhsh, M. & Taheri, S., 2006, CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering. (CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental and computer based simulation study of WAG process

  Taheri, S., Kharrat, R., Ghazanfari, M. H. & Khodabakhsh, M., 2006, CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering. (CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Hybrid Simulation using Neural Networks to Predict Drilling Hydraulics in real Time

  Fruhwirth, R. K., Thonhauser, G. & Mathis, W., 2006, 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and exhibition. p. 0-0

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Relative permeability estimation of porous media: Comparison of implicit and explicit approaches

  Ghazanfari, M. H., Rashtchian, D., Kharrat, R., Vossoughi, S., Khodabakhsh, M. & Taheri, S., 2006, CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering. (CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2005

  Aufbereitungsanlage für Ersatzbrennstoffe (ThermoTeam-Anlage) Qualitätsrelevante Anlagenmodifikationen und Weiterentwicklung der Qualitätssicherung

  Translated title of the contribution: Aufbereitungsanlage für Ersatzbrennstoffe (ThermoTeam-Anlage) Qualitätsrelevante Anlagenmodifikationen und Weiterentwicklung der QualitätssicherungProhaska-Marchried, M., Pomberger, R. & Lorber, K., 2005, Schriftenreihe des Instituts für Abfallwirtschaft und Altlasten.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Control-volume finite-element two-phase flow experiments with fractured rock represented by unstructured 3D hybrid meshes

  Matthäi, S., Mezentsev, A. & Belayneh, M., 2005, Control-volume finite-element two-phase flow experiments with fractured rock represented by unstructured 3D hybrid meshes. p. 443-463

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  85 Citations (Scopus)

• Three Dimensional Simultion of Gas Escape from Leaking Pipelines

  Sauer, M., Ruthammer, G. & Brandstätter, W., 2005, Three Dimensional Simultion of Gas Escape from Leaking Pipelines. p. 11-30

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• ”A Unified Approach to Model Fluid-Structure Interactions”

  Brandstätter, W. & Mataln, M., 2005, Petroleum Engineering Seminar 2005. p. 1-6

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• 2004

  DPF SOOT MAPPING. A Simple and Cost Effective Measurement Method for Series Development

  Brandstätter, W. & Kroner, P., 2004, DPF SOOT MAPPING. A Simple and Cost Effective Measurement Method for Series Development. p. 0-0

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Modeling and Simulations”

  Brandstätter, W., 2004, Modeling and Simulations”. p. 0-0

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Simulation of Bubble Formation Based on the Lattice Boltzmann Method

  Brandstätter, W., Redl, C., Steiner, J. & Triessnig, A., 2004, Simulation of Bubble Formation Based on the Lattice Boltzmann Method”. p. 0-0

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution