Determining steam distribution

Details Determining steam distribution Determining steam distribution

1985-08-14

1987-08-18

Novosad, Stephen J.

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166272, E21B 4324

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046870571

ABSTRACT:
An enhanced oil recovery method utilizes a monitored salinity concentration decline in produced water at the various producing wells of a steam flood project to determine actual steam distribution. This actual steam distribution is utilized to determine appropriate production capability modifications for certain ones of the producing wells so as to cause the actual steam distribution to more closely approximate a predetermined preferred steam distribution so as to maximize oil production from the steam flood project.

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