Analytical Modeling of Cyclic Steam Stimulation Process for a Horizontal Well Configuration

Cyclic steam stimulation is one of the most widely used heavy oil recovery methods. Steam is injected into a formation at high rates for several weeks through a vertical well. The well is then shut-in for a certain period of time, which is called “soak” period. Steam condenses in the formation, thus...

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Main Author: Saripalli, Hari
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Graduate Studies 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11023/1173
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