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DEEP STEAM Project 16 enhanced oil recovery. Quarterly report, October 1--December 31, 1978

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6073118
Objective of DEEP STEAM is to develop the technology required to economically produce heavy oil from reservoirs greater than 2500 feet in depth using steam injection. Current steam flood oil recovery processes are in general limited to shallow (less than 1000 feet) reservoirs. To overcome these limitations, DEEP STEAM is developing (1) methods of decreasing heat loss from injection strings and improving other well completion facilities; and (2) a downhole steam generator that will generate the steam and inject it into the formation at depth. This report covers accomplishments during the fifth quarter of the project and is divided into sections on Project Management, Technoloyg, Fielding, and Supporting Activities.
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6073118
Report Number(s):
SAND-79-0562
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English