Open AccessSURPI Heavy Oil Research Program, Twenty-Second Annual Report, SUPRI TR-117
Author(s) -
W.E. Brigham,
L.M. Castanier,
Anthony R. Kovscek
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/9329
Subject(s) - petroleum engineering , combustion , steam injection , oil field , environmental science , petroleum , enhanced oil recovery , permeability (electromagnetism) , waste management , process engineering , engineering , chemistry , biochemistry , organic chemistry , membrane
The goal of the Stanford University Petroleum Research Institute is to conduct research directed toward increasing the recovery of heavy oils. Present, SUPRI is working in five main directions: (1) Flow Properties Studies - To assess the influence of different reservoir conditions (temperature and pressure) on the absolute and relative permeability to oil and water and on capillary pressure; (2) In-Situ Combustion - To evaluate the effect of different reservoir parameters on the in-situ combustion process. This project includes the study of the kinetics of the reactions; (3) Steam with Additives- To develop and understand the mechanisms of the process using commercially available surfactants for reduction of gravity override and channeling of steam; (4) Formation Evaluation - To develop and improve techniques of formation evaluation such as tracer tests and pressure transient tests; and (5) Field Support Services - To provide technical support for design and monitoring of DOE sponsored or industry initiated field projects