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Nozzle for steam injection and steam choking

US11525337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2019
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A nozzle for controlling the flow of fluids into and/or out of a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir comprises a fluid passage extending between first and second openings. The passage comprises a flow adjusting region for increasing the velocity of fluids injected into the reservoir and for choking steam produced from the reservoir.

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