Research on oil recovery mechanisms in heavy oil reservoirs. [Quarterly] report, April--June 30, 1995

Technical Report · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/104794· OSTI ID:104794

Brigham, W E

The goal of the Stanford University Petroleum Research Institute is to conduct research directed toward increasing the recovery of heavy oils. Presently, SUPRI is working in five main directions: (1) Flow properties studies -- To assess the influence of different reservoir conditions (temperature and pressure) on the absolute and relative permeability to oil and water and on capillary pressure. (2) In-situ combustion -- To evaluate the effect of different reservoir parameters on the in-situ combustion process. Ibis project includes the study of the kinetics of the reactions. (3) Steam with additives - To develop and understand the mechanisms of the process using commercially available surfactants for reduction of gravity override and channeling of steam. (4) Formation evaluation -- To develop and improve techniques of formation evaluation such as tracer tests and pressure transient tests. (5) Field support services -- To provide technical support for design and monitoring of DOE sponsored or industry initiated field projects. Accomplishments for this quarter are briefly described for each study.

• Research Organization: Stanford Univ., CA (United States). Petroleum Research Inst.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: FG22-93BC14899
• OSTI ID: 104794
• Report Number(s): DOE/BC/14899--30; ON: DE95017092
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADDITIVES
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FIELD TESTS
IN-SITU COMBUSTION
OIL WELLS
PETROLEUM
PROGRESS REPORT
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
STEAM INJECTION