Interpretation of radioactive tracer results in a steamdrive project

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15092-PA· OSTI ID:5409573

Heisler, R P

Reservoir radioactive tracer programs have historically been viewed as obtaining speculative reservoir information because of the low recovery efficiencies of the injected isotopes. This case study presents the results of a steamdrive, multi-isotope program that recovers as much as 50% of the injected radioactivity. The ability to trace both the steam and liquid water phases simultaneously, at high concentrations, enables a material balance to be performed on the isotopes. The resultant interpretation quantifies the developed interwell communication and steam zone sizes while qualitatively providing an appreciation of the control that well operations have on reservoir fluid movements.

• Research Organization: Suncor Inc., Calgary (CA)
• OSTI ID: 5409573
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN SREEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENHANCED RECOVERY
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FOSSIL FUELS
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ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS
OIL WELLS
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RADIOACTIVE TRACER LOGGING
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TRACER TECHNIQUES
WELL LOGGING
WELL STIMULATION
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