Variable rate steam injection, including via solar power for enhanced oil recovery, and associated systems and methods
US10323491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/2406
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for variable rate steam injection, including via solar power for enhanced oil recovery, are disclosed. Several embodiments include using the variable nature of solar-generated steam to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery processes. In particular embodiments, the variable rate injection can provide more uniform steam distribution in an oil-bearing formation, at a lower cost than if the same amount of steam were provided on a continuous basis.
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