Method for steam injection in steeply dipping formations

Details Method for steam injection in steeply dipping formations Method for steam injection in steeply dipping formations

1979-12-19

1981-04-07

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Processes

Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166273, 166274, E21B 4324

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042600189

ABSTRACT:
Steam breakthrough at the updip outcrop of a steeply dipping heavy oil reservoir is prevented by the injection of a hot water bank above the point at which the steam is injected into the heavy oil reservoir.

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patent: 3815678 (1974-06-01), Terry et al.
patent: 3842908 (1974-10-01), Thomas et al.

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