Downhole steam generator having a downhole oxidant compressor

Patent · Wed Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5751381

Fox, R L

Am improved apparatus is described for the downhole injection of steam into boreholes, for tertiary oil recovery. It includes an oxidant supply, a fuel supply, an igniter, a water supply, an oxidant compressor, and a combustor assembly. The apparatus is designed for efficiency, preheating of the water, and cooling of the combustion chamber walls. The steam outlet to the borehole is provided with pressure-responsive doors for closing the outlet in response to flameout. (DLC)

• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: SNL; NTS-82-003986; ERA-07-029105; EDB-82-069254
• Application Number: ON: DE82004450
• OSTI ID: 5751381
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
OIL WELLS
STEAM INJECTION
BOREHOLES
DESIGN
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THERMAL RECOVERY
BOILERS
CAVITIES
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FLUID INJECTION
RECOVERY
VAPOR GENERATORS
WELLS
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