Field demonstration of the conventional steam-drive process with ancillary materials. Quarterly report No. 1, October 1, 1979-December 31, 1979

Technical Report · Thu Jan 10 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5996672· OSTI ID:5996672

The objective of this contract is to field test the potential of chemical blocking foams to increase the efficiency of steam drive operations, particularly in shallow, heavy oil reservoirs. The initial work under the contract has consisted of laboratory work to test foaming materials. The state-of-the art was surveyed through a review of current work and through meetings held with university and industry laboratories. Discussed was equipment, data, and agents in the generation and evaluation of foams. Testing during the first quarter was conducted at room temperature and atmospheric pressure to screen the foaming agent. These tests were conducted in distilled water, saline water, and water with crude oil added, as described in detail in the appendix. The preliminary results, also included in the appendix, indicate that several chemicals appear promising.

• Research Organization: CLD Group, Inc., Ventura, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FC03-79SF10761
• OSTI ID: 5996672
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/10761-T8; ON: DE81029537
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
ENERGY SOURCES
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FLUID INJECTION
FOAMS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MATERIALS TESTING
OIL WELLS
PETROLEUM
RECOVERY
STEAM INJECTION
STIMULATION
SURFACTANTS
SYNTHESIS
TESTING
THERMAL RECOVERY
VISCOSITY
WELL STIMULATION
WELLS