Performance of equipment used in high-pressure steam floods

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1966 · SPE of AIME Rocky Mt. Reg. Mtg. Denver; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/1448-PA· OSTI ID:6088232

Owens, M E; Bramley, B G

Recovery of low-gravity, high-viscosity crude oil from relatively shallow reservoirs is becoming feasible through the application of steam flooding. Pan American Petroleum Corp. initiated a pilot steam flood with a 5.36 million btu/hr, 1,500-psi steam generator at the Winkleman Dome Field in West Central Wyoming in March, 1964. After 1 yr of operation, this steamer was replaced with a larger unit capable of 12 million-btu/hr, 2,500-psi steam generators, one at the Salt Creek Shannon Field and another at the Fourbear Field, both in Wyoming. This paper discusses the equipment used in high-pressure steam flooding and reviews some of the problems that have been encountered in the application of the equipment. Where determined, a suggested solution is presented.

• Research Organization: Pan American Petr Co
• OSTI ID: 6088232
• Journal Information: SPE of AIME Rocky Mt. Reg. Mtg. Denver; (United States), Journal Name: SPE of AIME Rocky Mt. Reg. Mtg. Denver; (United States) Vol. SPE1448
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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