Downhole steam generator with improved preheating, combustion, and protection features

Fox, R L

Title: Downhole steam generator with improved preheating, combustion, and protection features

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For tertiary oil recovery, a downhole steam generator is designed which provides for efficient counterflow cooling of the combustion chamber walls and preheating of the fuel and water. Pressure-responsive doors are provided for closing and opening the outlet in response to flameout, thereby preventing flooding of the combustion chamber. (DLC)

Inventors:: Fox, R L

Issue Date:: 1981-01-07

OSTI Identifier:: 5722767

Application Number:: ON: DE82004449

Assignee:: Dept. of Energy

DOE Contract Number:: AC04-76DP00789

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 02 PETROLEUM; OIL WELLS; STEAM INJECTION; BOREHOLES; PETROLEUM DEPOSITS; STEAM GENERATORS; THERMAL RECOVERY; BOILERS; CAVITIES; ENHANCED RECOVERY; FLUID INJECTION; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; MINERAL RESOURCES; RECOVERY; RESOURCES; VAPOR GENERATORS; WELLS; 020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production

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