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

Abstract

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.

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Research Org.:
Stanford Univ., CA (United States). Petroleum Research Inst.
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
104794
Report Number(s):
DOE/BC/14899-30
ON: DE95017092
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-93BC14899
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
02 PETROLEUM; PETROLEUM; ENHANCED RECOVERY; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; OIL WELLS; IN-SITU COMBUSTION; STEAM INJECTION; ADDITIVES; PROGRESS REPORT; FIELD TESTS

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Brigham, W.E. Research on oil recovery mechanisms in heavy oil reservoirs. [Quarterly] report, April--June 30, 1995. United States: N. p., 1995. Web. doi:10.2172/104794.
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title = {Research on oil recovery mechanisms in heavy oil reservoirs. [Quarterly] report, April--June 30, 1995},
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abstractNote = {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.},
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year = {Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995},
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