Steam injection method

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1984-09-20

1986-02-25

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Heating, cooling or insulating

166902, E21B 4324

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active

045722960

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for inhibiting silica dissolution during steam injection into a formation. In the method, there is added to the steam, or to feedwater used to generate the steam, a mixture comprising:

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