CORCO downhole steam generator

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Pacific Oil World; (United States)

OSTI ID:6930799

Rintoul, B

The opening of a new frontier in steaming moved forward in Jan. 1982 when a CORCO (Chemical Oil Recovery Co.) generator described as the first commercial down-hole steam generator went into operation in Kern County's Devils Den field, 60 miles northwest of Bakersfield, CA. A major reason for selecting the down-hole generator for the Devils Den field is that along with steam the unit puts away flue gas resulting from combustion. There is no pressure to speak of in the escudo, and it is hoped that the inert gas will build up bottom-hole pressure to assist in oil recovery. Another reason is that the down-hole generator, rated for 7 million btu/hr, makes it possible to tailor steam injection to the well's requirements. The advantages and disadvantages of the CORCO generator are described, along with its application in the Kern River field.

• OSTI ID: 6930799
• Journal Information: Pacific Oil World; (United States), Journal Name: Pacific Oil World; (United States) Vol. 75:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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