Light-oil steamflooding: An emerging technology
Journal Article
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· J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
This paper discusses the extension of the steamflood process to the recovery of light oil and the state of the art of this emerging technology. A review of the various steamflood mechanisms indicates that distillation will dominate if steam is injected into light-oil reservoirs. The results of light-oil steamflood laboratory studies, computer simulations, and field projects are also reviewed. A rough screening guide for selecting a light-oil steamflood candidate is discussed. New areas of advanced steamflooding technology need to be developed and field tested before light-oil steamflooding can be applied on a routine basis, as is currently the case for heavy-oil steamflooding.
- Research Organization:
- Chevron Oil Field Research Co.
- OSTI ID:
- 6295614
- Journal Information:
- J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 36:8; ISSN JPTJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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