Method of assisting the recovery of oil using steam

Details Method of assisting the recovery of oil using steam Method of assisting the recovery of oil using steam

1976-12-01

1978-06-06

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

E21B 4324

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040930270

ABSTRACT:
A method of improving hydrocarbon recovery from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation utilizing a steam drive from an injection well to a production well wherein the quality of the injected steam is maintained at a value between 35 and 45% to maximize the heat utilization of the steam.

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Willhite, "Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients in Steam and Hot Water Injection Wells", Journal of Petroleum Tech., vol. 19 (May, 1967), pp. 607-615.

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