Low-temperature oxidation method for the recovery of heavy oils

Details Low-temperature oxidation method for the recovery of heavy oils Low-temperature oxidation method for the recovery of heavy oils

1977-06-06

1978-09-19

Novosad, Stephen J.

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In situ combustion

166272, E21B 4324

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041146905

ABSTRACT:
An improved method for the recovery of heavy oils and bitumen from subterranean formations by the injection thereinto of a mixture of an oxygen-containing gas and steam in which the ratio of free oxygen in the gas to steam is in the range of 0.03 to 0.13 MSCF/bbl.

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patent: 3991828 (1976-11-01), Allen et al.
patent: 4006778 (1977-02-01), Redford et al.
patent: 4024915 (1977-05-01), Allen

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