A gravity override model of steamdrive
Journal Article
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· J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
Equations presented in this paper represent the steamdrive process assuming steam rises quickly to an impermeable overburden. Subsequent growth of the volume heated results from increase in both the area and thickness of the region heated to steam temperature. Equations derived predict the rate of increase of steam zone thickness and areal extent, the volume of oil displaced from the steam zone and the heated reservoir beneath it, the reduced injection rate that will sustain steam after an area has been heated to steam temperature, and the additional oil displaced after steam injection is stopped. Predictions are compared to observed behavior of Chevron's Kern River (CA) 10-pattern pilot steamdrive.
- Research Organization:
- Chevron Oil Field Research Co.
- OSTI ID:
- 5829610
- Journal Information:
- J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 37:1; ISSN JPTJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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