Stability of moving surfaces in fluid systems with heat and mass transport. Pt. 3. Stability of displacement fronts in porous media

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · AIChE J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.690210307· OSTI ID:6679480

Miller, C A

Two effects not considered in previous work can significantly influence stability of moving displacement fronts in porous media. They are transport near the front and expansion or contraction accompanying phase change or chemical reaction at the front. It is shown that both effects act to stabilize a moving front at which steam condenses and displaces water. Available experimental data confirm that such a front is more stable than would be expected based on previous work. The effects should be important in steam drive and underground combustion processes for improving oil recovery and in processes involving moving reaction fronts in packed beds.

• Research Organization: Carnegie Mellon Univ.
• OSTI ID: 6679480
• Journal Information: AIChE J.; (United States), Journal Name: AIChE J.; (United States) Vol. 21:3; ISSN AICEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FLUID FLOW
FLUID INJECTION
FLUIDS
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OXIDATION
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THERMAL RECOVERY
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