Steam injection, oil recovery techniques, and water quality

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1970 · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5071408

Roberts, J C; Williams, J W

Steam is injectd into oil wells to decrease oil viscosity and improve production rates and ultimate recovery. The effect of steam injection on oil-zone waters is not well-known. A survey of steaming practices in the Yorba Linda field in California was made. Extensive tests were run on a number of parameters for a shallow-zone well, and it was concluded that the water being produced was representative of the ground water in that zone. Except for silica concentration, steaming does not seem to affect water quality in the shallow zone of the Yorba Linda field.

• OSTI ID: 5071408
• Journal Information: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 42:8; ISSN JWPFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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