Apparatus and method for enhanced oil recovery

Details Apparatus and method for enhanced oil recovery Apparatus and method for enhanced oil recovery

1987-11-25

1991-06-18

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Heating, cooling or insulating

166 67, 1661175, 166380, 166386, 166269, E21B 4324

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RE0336149

ABSTRACT:
An impingement device in a side pocket mandrel or other downhole tools for injecting a predetermined quality of steam in one or more zones of a formation. The impingement device directs and mixes the laminae of hot fluid and vapor and a valve in a valve pocket controls the flow of steam to the zone from the side pocket mandrel or other downhole tools. Along with the impingement device, a centralizer to guide tools through the impingement device and to cause a pressure change and dispersion of the steam; and an agitation device to amalgamate the steam may be used if further blending is required.

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