Fluid flow control in a hydrocarbon recovery operation
US11939847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of completing an injection well includes determining a volume of recoverable oil in each of a plurality of intervals along the injection well in a reservoir, and determining a target steam flow for respective ones of the intervals to facilitate recovery of the recoverable oil from the intervals. A quantity of steam outlets in devices along the injection well is determined for delivery of the target volume of steam determined for the ones of the intervals. The injection well is completed including steam injection tubing having the determined number of steam outlets for delivery of the target volume of steam to the ones of the intervals.
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