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Title: Method and apparatus for improved observation of in-situ combustion processes

Abstract

Method and apparatus are provided for obtaining accurate dynamic measurements for passage of phase fronts through a core sample in a test fixture. Flow-through grid structures are provided for electrodes to permit data to be obtained before, during and after passage of a front there-through. Such electrodes are incorporated in a test apparatus for obtaining electrical characteristics of the core sample. With the inventive structure a method is provided for measurement of instabilities in a phase front progressing through the medium. Availability of accurate dynamic data representing parameters descriptive of material characteristics before, during and after passage of a front provides a more efficient method for enhanced recovery of oil using a fire flood technique. 6 figures, 2 tables.

Inventors:
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OSTI Identifier:
5452698
Application Number:
ON: DE84006211
Assignee:
SNL; EDB-84-026762
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-76DP00789
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
02 PETROLEUM; IN-SITU COMBUSTION; BENCH-SCALE EXPERIMENTS; MONITORING; DRILL CORES; ELECTRODES; ENHANCED RECOVERY; EQUIPMENT; OIL WELLS; PETROLEUM; SIMULATION; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; COMBUSTION; ENERGY SOURCES; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; IN-SITU PROCESSING; OXIDATION; PROCESSING; RECOVERY; THERMAL RECOVERY; THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES; WELLS; 020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production

Citation Formats

Lee, D O, Montoya, P C, and Wayland, Jr, J R. Method and apparatus for improved observation of in-situ combustion processes. United States: N. p., Web.
Lee, D O, Montoya, P C, & Wayland, Jr, J R. Method and apparatus for improved observation of in-situ combustion processes. United States.
Lee, D O, Montoya, P C, and Wayland, Jr, J R. . "Method and apparatus for improved observation of in-situ combustion processes". United States.
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