Direct steam generator degassing
US10087730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D19/0073
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods generate steam mixed with desired non-condensable gas concentrations using a direct steam generator. Injecting the steam into a reservoir may facilitate recovering hydrocarbons from the reservoir. Cooling an output of the direct steam generator produces water condensate, which is then separated from the non-condensable gas, such as carbon dioxide. Reducing pressure of the condensate subsequently heated by cross-exchange with effluent of the direct steam generator regenerates the steam with the carbon dioxide removed for the injection.
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