An investigation into the mechanism of oil production by intermittent steam injection.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Shen, Chin-Wen
Other Authors:	Crawford, Paul B. (degree committee member.), Hocking, R. R. (degree committee member.), Moore, Bill C. (degree committee member.), Osoba, J. S. (degree committee member.), Whiting, Robert L. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.], 1969.
Subjects:	Major petroleum engineering. Academic theses.
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy

Description
Abstract:	Since the thermal recovery process of the intermittent steam injection was accidentally discovered in Venezuela in 1959, it has become one of the most promising producing methods for recovery of high viscosity petroleum. Few theoretical approaches have been described notwithstanding the active interest in applying the process in the field. The objective of this research was to obtain more accurate information and a better understanding of the mechanism of steam injection, soaking and oil production. Particular emphasis was placed on the variations of oil and water saturations in both steam and water zones as affected by changes in the back pressure. ...
Physical Description:	114 leaves