SUPRI (Stanford University Petroleum Research Institute) Heavy Oil Research Program. Fourth annual report, October 1, 1979-September 30, 1980

Technical Report · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6277533

Brigham, W E

This fourth annual report on the Stanford University Petroleum Research Institute (SUPRI) summarizes all the SUPRI effort since its creation in 1976. The main objective of SUPRI is to conduct research and development related to enhanced recovery of heavy oil. The research conducted is intended to be directly useful to the oil industry, particularly in California, where much of the oil reserve is in the form of heavy oil. The most effective means of recovery of heavy oils is the application of the thermal recovery techniques, such as injection of steam or hot water into an oil reservoir, or in situ combustion of oil. Hence, the research projects undertaken at SUPRI are aimed at increasing understanding of the various thermal recovery techniques, and improving the effectiveness of such techniques. 62 references.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6277533
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/12056-24
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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