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- Professor
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Liang, Jenn-Tai Professor
Positions
- Professor, Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
Dr. Liang's major research focus is on developing promising uses for nanotechnology in enhanced oil recovery operations and other oilfield chemical applications in both conventional and unconventional reservoirs. Based on drug-delivery technologies from the pharmaceutical industry, his research group successfully developed a chemical delivery system that uses nanoparticles to entrap and protect the chemicals from the hostile underground environments. The current oilfield applications include delayed gelation for water shutoff and in-depth conformance control, delayed release of scale inhibitors to extend the treatment life time, wax and asphaltene inhibition for flow assurance, microbial enhanced hydrocarbon recovery, and fracture fluid cleanup.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Chen, Z., Yu, W., Liang, J., Wang, S., & Liang, H.
(2022).
Application of statistical machine learning clustering algorithms to improve EUR predictions using decline curve analysis in shale-gas reservoirs. JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
208, 109216-109216.
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Andersen, C. D., Lin, Y., & Liang, J.
(2019).
Polyelectrolyte-Complex Nanoparticles for Fluid-Loss Control in Oilwell Cementing. SPE Drilling and Completion.
34(2), 103-113.
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Veisi, M., Johnson, S., Shafer-Peltier, K., Liang, J., Berkland, C., Chen, M., & Barati, R.
(2019).
Controlled release of poly(vinyl sulfonate) scale inhibitor to extend reservoir treatment lifetime. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
136(12), 47225-47225.
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Cai, Q., Yu, W., Liang, H. C., Liang, J., Wang, S., & Wu, K.
(2018).
Development of a Powerful Data-Analysis Tool Using Nonparametric Smoothing Models To Identify Drillsites in Tight Shale Reservoirs With High Economic Potential. SPE JOURNAL.
23(3), 719-736.
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Zhou, X., Liang, J., Andersen, C. D., Cai, J., & Lin, Y.
(2018).
Enhanced adsorption of anionic surfactants on negatively charged quartz sand grains treated with cationic polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.
553, 397-405.
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Gilbert, W., Johnson, S. J., Tsau, J., Liang, J., & Scurto, A. M.
(2017).
Enzymatic degradation of polyacrylamide in aqueous solution with peroxidase and H2O2. 134(10),
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Mohammadi, Z., Shangbin, S., Berkland, C., & Liang, J.
(2017).
Chelator-mimetic multi-functionalized hydrogel: Highly efficient and reusable sorbent for Cd, Pb, and As removal from waste water. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL.
307, 496-502.
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Yu, W., Tan, X., Zuo, L., Liang, J., Liang, H. C., & Wang, S.
(2016).
A New Probabilistic Approach for Uncertainty Quantification in Well Performance of Shale Gas Reservoirs. SPE JOURNAL.
21(6), 2038-2048.
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Gao, Y., Chowdhury, M. R., Liang, J., & Dhar, P.
(2015).
Effects of monovalent and multivalent ions on the stability of a polyelectrolyte complex with entrapped surfactants. 132(25), n/a-n/a.
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Bratteks, B., Pedersen, S. G., Nistov, H. T., Haugen, . ., Graue, A., Liang, J., & Seright, R. S.
(2015).
Washout of Cr(III)-Acetate-HPAM Gels From Fractures: Effect of Gel State During Placement. SPE Production & Operations.
30(02), 99-109.
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Barati, R., & Liang, J.
(2014).
A review of fracturing fluid systems used for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells. 131(16), n/a-n/a.
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Gao, Y., Duc, L. T., Ali, A., Liang, B., Liang, J., & Dhar, P.
(2013).
Interface-induced disassembly of a self-assembled two-component nanoparticle system. Langmuir.
29(11), 3654-3661.
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Barati, R., Johnson, S. J., McCool, S., Green, D. W., Willhite, G. P., & Liang, J.
(2012).
Polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles for protection and delayed release of enzymes in alkaline pH and at elevated temperature during hydraulic fracturing of oil wells. 126(2), 587-592.
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Barati, R., Johnson, S. J., McCool, S., Green, D. W., Willhite, G. P., & Liang, J.
(2011).
Fracturing fluid cleanup by controlled release of enzymes from polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles. 121(3), 1292-1298.
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Salehi, M., Johnson, S. J., & Liang, J.
(2010).
Enhanced Wettability Alteration by Surfactants with Multiple Hydrophilic Moieties. 13(3), 243-246.
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Johnson, S., Trejo, J., Veisi, M., Willhite, G. P., Liang, J., & Berkland, C.
(2010).
Effects of divalent cations, seawater, and formation brine on positively charged polyethylenimine/dextran sulfate/chromium(III) polyelectrolyte complexes and partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide/chromium(III) gelation. 115(2), 1008-1014.
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Salehi, M., Johnson, S. J., & Liang, J.
(2008).
Mechanistic study of wettability alteration using surfactants with applications in naturally fractured reservoirs. Langmuir.
24(24), 14099-14107.
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Cordova, M., Cheng, M., Trejo, J., Johnson, S. J., Willhite, G. P., Liang, J., & Berkland, C.
(2008).
Delayed HPAM Gelation via Transient Sequestration of Chromium in Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles. 41(12), 4398-4404.
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Saeedi, A., Camarda, K. V., & Liang, J. T.
(2007).
Using Neural Networks for Candidate Selection and Well Performance Prediction in Water-Shutoff Treatments Using Polymer GelsA Field-Case Study. SPE Production & Operations.
22(04), 417-424.
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Alhajeri, M. M., Green, D. W., Liang, J. T., & Pancake, R. E.
(2006).
Gel-polymer extends Arbuckle high-water-cut well life. Oil and Gas Journal.
104(2), 39-43.
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Seright, R. S., Liang, J., Lindquist, W. B., & Dunsmuir, J. H.
(2003).
Use of X-ray computed microtomography to understand why gels reduce relative permeability to water more than that to oil. JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
39(3-4), 217-230.
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Seright, R. S., Liang, J., Lindquist, W. B., & Dunsmuir, J. H.
(2002).
Characterizing Disproportionate Permeability Reduction Using Synchrotron X-Ray Computed Microtomography. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering.
5(05), 355-364.
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Liang, J., & Seright, R. S.
(2001).
Wall-Effect/Gel-Droplet Model of Disproportionate Permeability Reduction. SPE JOURNAL.
6(03), 268-272.
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Seright, R. S., Liang, J., & Seldal, M.
(1998).
Sizing gelant treatments in hydraulically fractured production wells. SPE Production and Operations.
13(4), 223-229.
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Liang, J., & Seright, R. S.
(1997).
Further Investigations of Why Gels Reduce Water Permeability More Than Oil Permeability. SPE Production and Operations.
12(04), 225-230.
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Liang, J., Sun, H., & Seright, R. S.
(1995).
Why Do Gels Reduce Water Permeability More Than Oil Permeability?. SPE Reservoir Engineering.
10(04), 282-286.
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Seright, R. S., Liang, J., & Sun, H.
(1993).
Gel treatments in production wells with water-coning problems. Petroleum Science and Technology.
17(3), 243-272.
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Liang, J. T., Lee, R. L., & Seright, R. S.
(1993).
Gel placement in production wells. SPE Production and Operations.
8(4), 276-284.
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Tsau, J., Liang, J., Hill, A. D., & Sepehrnoori, K.
(1992).
Re-Formation of Xanthan/Chromium Gels After Shear Degradation. SPE Reservoir Engineering.
7(01), 21-28.
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Liang, J., Tsau, J. S., Hill, A. D., & Sepehrnoori, K.
(1991).
Study of the permeability-reducing characteristics of polyacrylamide/chromium gels. Petroleum Science and Technology.
15(3), 246-270.
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Chen, Z., Yu, W., Liang, J., Wang, S., & Liang, H.
(2022).
Application of statistical machine learning clustering algorithms to improve EUR predictions using decline curve analysis in shale-gas reservoirs. JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
208, 109216-109216.
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chapter
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Wo, S., & Liang, J.
(2005).
Chapter 14 CO2 Storage in Coalbeds: CO2/N2 Injection and Outcrop Seepage Modeling. Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations.
(pp. 897-924).
Elsevier.
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Wo, S., Liang, J., & Myer, L. R.
(2005).
Chapter 32 CO2 Storage in Coalbeds Risk Assessment of CO2 and Methane Leakage. Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations.
(pp. 1263-1291).
Elsevier.
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Wo, S., & Liang, J.
(2005).
Chapter 14 CO2 Storage in Coalbeds: CO2/N2 Injection and Outcrop Seepage Modeling. Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations.
(pp. 897-924).
Elsevier.
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conference paper
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Veisi, M., Johnson, S., Peltier, K., Berkland, C., Liang, J. T., & Barati, R.
(2018).
Application of polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles to increase the lifetime of poly vinyl sulfonate scale inhibitor
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Bratteks, B., Pedersen, S. G., Nistov, H. T., Haugen, A., Graue, A., Liang, J. T., & Seright, R. S.
(2014).
The effect of Cr(III) acetate-HPAM gel maturity on washout from open fractures. 477-488.
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Johnson, S. J., & Liang, J. T.
(2012).
Polyelectrolyte nanoparticles for flow assurance
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Johnson, S. J., & Liang, J. T.
(2012).
Polyelectrolyte nanoparticles for flow assurance
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Johnson, S. J., Barati, R., McCool, S., Green, D. W., Willhite, G. P., & Liang, J. T.
(2011).
Polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles to entrap enzymes for hydraulic fracturing fluid cleanup. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Ghoraishy, S. M., Liang, J. T., Green, D. W., & Liang, H. C.
(2008).
Application of Bayesian networks for predicting the performance of gel-treated wells in the arbuckle formation, Kansas. 702-708.
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Johnson, S. J., Salehi, M., Eisert, K. E., Liang, J. T., Bala, G., & Fox, S. L.
(2007).
Biosurfactants produced from agriculture process waste streams to improve oil recovery in fractured carbonate reservoirs. Proceedings - SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry.
289-294.
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Johnson, S. J., Salehi, M., Eisert, K. E., Liang, J. T., Bala, G., & Fox, S. L.
(2007).
Biosurfactants produced from agriculture process waste streams to improve oil recovery in fractured carbonate reservoirs. Proceedings - SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry.
289-294.
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Saeedi, A., Camarda, K. V., & Liang, J. T.
(2006).
Using neural networks for candidate selection and well performance prediction in water-shutoff treatments using polymer gels - A field-case study. 437-444.
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Barati, R., Green, D. W., & Liang, J. T.
(2006).
Simulation of gelled polymer treatments in the Arbuckle Formation, Kansas. 1113-1118.
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Barati, R., Green, D. W., & Liang, J. T.
(2006).
Simulation of gelled polymer treatments in the arbuckle formation, Kansas. 1113-1119.
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Seright, R. S., Liang, J., Brent Lindquist, W., & Dunsmuir, J. H.
(2001).
Characterizing Disproportionate Permeability Reduction Using Synchrotron X-Ray Computed Microtomography. 1553-1565.
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Liang, J., & Seright, R. S.
(1997).
Further investigations of why gels reduce k
w more than ko . 393-400.
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Seright, R. S., Seldal, M., & Liang, J.
(1997).
Sizing gelant treatments in hydraulically fractured production wells. 859-867.
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Seright, R. S., & Liang, J.
(1994).
Survey of field applications of gel treatments for water shutoff. 101-111.
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Liang, J. T., Sun, H., & Seright, R. S.
(1994).
Why do gels reduce water permeability more than oil permeability. 519-528.
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Liang, J., Sun, H., & Seright, R. S.
(1992).
Reduction of oil and water permeabilities using gels. 409-418.
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Liang, J., Lee, R. L., & Seright, R. S.
(1990).
Placement of gels in production wells. 379-388 20211.
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Veisi, M., Johnson, S., Peltier, K., Berkland, C., Liang, J. T., & Barati, R.
(2018).
Application of polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles to increase the lifetime of poly vinyl sulfonate scale inhibitor
Teaching
teaching activities
- PETE662 Production Engineering Instructor
- PETE665 Pete Reservoir Engr Instructor
- PETE684 Professional Internship Instructor
- PETE685 Directed Studies Instructor
- PETE691 Research Instructor
- PETE692 Professional Study Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Andersen, Corbin Derek (2017-02). Application of PEC Nanoparticles to Oil Well Cements.
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Sun, Shangbin (2017-04). Analysis of Dissolved Heavy Metal and Cesium Ion Removal using Modified Hydrogels.
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Zhou, Xilong (2016-08). Bulk and Adsorption Properties of Surfactant Entrapped in Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles.
Background
education and training
- B.S. in Chemistry, Tamkang University - (Taipei, Taiwan)
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa - (Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States)
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States)
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- Jenn-Tai
has last name
- Liang
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Petroleum Engineering
3116 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3116
USA
Other
- jenn-tai.liang@tamu.edu