Olefin sulfonate-improved steam foam drive

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1981-03-25

1983-07-19

Guynn, Herbert B.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

252 855D, E21B 4324

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043939376

ABSTRACT:
A steam foam drive process for displacing oil within a subterranean reservoir is improved by injecting into the reservoir a steam-foam-forming mixture of steam, and an olefin sulfonate-containing surfactant component.

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Excerpts from Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology.

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