GB511768A - Improvements in or relating to extraction of petroleum - Google Patents
Improvements in or relating to extraction of petroleumInfo
- Publication number
- GB511768A GB511768A GB31842/37A GB3184237A GB511768A GB 511768 A GB511768 A GB 511768A GB 31842/37 A GB31842/37 A GB 31842/37A GB 3184237 A GB3184237 A GB 3184237A GB 511768 A GB511768 A GB 511768A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- oil
- steam
- pressure
- critical temperature
- superheated
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
- 238000000605 extraction Methods 0.000 title 1
- 239000003208 petroleum Substances 0.000 title 1
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 4
- 238000009833 condensation Methods 0.000 abstract 2
- 230000005494 condensation Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 229910001209 Low-carbon steel Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000003570 air Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000005336 cracking Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000004821 distillation Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000010304 firing Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000011084 recovery Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000011435 rock Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000010079 rubber tapping Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
- E21B43/16—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
- E21B43/164—Injecting CO2 or carbonated water
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
- E21B43/16—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
- E21B43/24—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
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- Geology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Production Of Liquid Hydrocarbon Mixture For Refining Petroleum (AREA)
- Liquid Carbonaceous Fuels (AREA)
Abstract
511,768. Extracting oil by distillation from oil-bearing strata. BENSON, M. Nov. 19, 1937, No. 31842. [Class 55 (ii)] [Also in Group III] To improve the recovery of oil from wells, especially after the natural gas pressure has fallen, some or all of the oil is heated to or above the critical temperature by means of an expansive fluid, e.g. superheated steam, while a pressure above the critical pressure is maintained. Up to the critical temperature the more volatile fractions of the oil remain dissolved, thinning the liquid and facilitating drainage to the well; at the critical temperature the whole of the oil is vapourized without change of composition. Drainage is also facilitated by the reduction of surface tension and viscosity near the critical temperature ; condensation of the steam re-saturates the sand. The pressure and temperature may be the highest practicable having regard to the nature of the cap rock and the materials of the plant ; it is stated that the natural gas pressure in a well may be several thousand lbs. per sq. in. and plant using stainless or low-carbon steel (C=0.35 to 1 per cent.) is available in which steam may be superheated to 1,000‹C. The steam may be superheated by direct heating (electric or other) or by internal firing with a fluid fuel and air, oxygen, or both. The pressure may be controlled by a backpressure device (valve. de Laval nozzle, or turbine) on the well, and this device may be at the outlet of a condenser or cooler serving also as feed-water heater or steam generator. The oil may be fractionated during condensation, either without or with cracking. The steam &c. may be introduced to one of a group of wells.tapping a single pool. The process may be used in a partially-flooded oil-field.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB31842/37A GB511768A (en) | 1937-11-19 | 1937-11-19 | Improvements in or relating to extraction of petroleum |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB31842/37A GB511768A (en) | 1937-11-19 | 1937-11-19 | Improvements in or relating to extraction of petroleum |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB511768A true GB511768A (en) | 1939-08-24 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB31842/37A Expired GB511768A (en) | 1937-11-19 | 1937-11-19 | Improvements in or relating to extraction of petroleum |
Country Status (1)
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| GB (1) | GB511768A (en) |
Cited By (28)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2423674A (en) * | 1942-08-24 | 1947-07-08 | Johnson & Co A | Process of catalytic cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons |
| US3027942A (en) * | 1958-07-02 | 1962-04-03 | Jersey Prod Res Co | Oil recovery process |
| US3312281A (en) * | 1964-06-04 | 1967-04-04 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil production with steam |
| US3322195A (en) * | 1964-01-20 | 1967-05-30 | Exxon Research Engineering Co | Process and apparatus for recovery of additional fuels from oil and gas wells |
| US3324946A (en) * | 1964-11-12 | 1967-06-13 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Prevention of water invasion into a heavy crude reservoir |
| US3330353A (en) * | 1964-09-22 | 1967-07-11 | Shell Oil Co | Thermal soak zones by fluidized fractures in unconsolidated, petroleum producing reservoirs |
| US3333637A (en) * | 1964-12-28 | 1967-08-01 | Shell Oil Co | Petroleum recovery by gas-cock thermal backflow |
| US3347313A (en) * | 1964-11-13 | 1967-10-17 | Shell Oil Co | Steam drive with viscous volatile buffer |
| US3353598A (en) * | 1964-09-11 | 1967-11-21 | Phillips Petroleum Co | High-pressure steam drive oil production process |
| US3354954A (en) * | 1965-12-20 | 1967-11-28 | Pan American Petroleum Corp | Steam injection process for recovery of petroleum |
| US3354958A (en) * | 1965-10-14 | 1967-11-28 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil recovery using steam |
| US3357487A (en) * | 1965-08-26 | 1967-12-12 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Method of oil recovery with a hot driving fluid |
| US3367419A (en) * | 1964-09-28 | 1968-02-06 | Shell Oil Co | Oil recovery by steam injection and pressure reduction |
| US3369604A (en) * | 1965-10-22 | 1968-02-20 | Exxon Production Research Co | Steam stimulation in-situ combustion backflow process |
| US3385360A (en) * | 1966-02-01 | 1968-05-28 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Steam flood process for producing oil |
| US3425492A (en) * | 1966-01-10 | 1969-02-04 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil production by steam drive |
| US3434544A (en) * | 1966-12-22 | 1969-03-25 | Pan American Petroleum Corp | Method for conducting cyclic steam injection in recovery of hydrocarbons |
| US3442332A (en) * | 1966-02-01 | 1969-05-06 | Percival C Keith | Combination methods involving the making of gaseous carbon dioxide and its use in crude oil recovery |
| US3455384A (en) * | 1966-07-14 | 1969-07-15 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Method of controlling steam injection into a reservoir in the production of hydrocarbons |
| US3759329A (en) * | 1969-05-09 | 1973-09-18 | Shuffman O | Cryo-thermal process for fracturing rock formations |
| US3768558A (en) * | 1972-06-30 | 1973-10-30 | Texaco Inc | Oil recovery process utilizing superheated steam |
| US3782470A (en) * | 1972-08-23 | 1974-01-01 | Exxon Production Research Co | Thermal oil recovery technique |
| US4121661A (en) * | 1977-09-28 | 1978-10-24 | Texas Exploration Canada, Ltd. | Viscous oil recovery method |
| US4133384A (en) * | 1977-08-22 | 1979-01-09 | Texaco Inc. | Steam flooding hydrocarbon recovery process |
| US4495994A (en) * | 1983-02-02 | 1985-01-29 | Texaco Inc. | Thermal injection and in situ combustion process for heavy oils |
| US4530401A (en) * | 1982-04-05 | 1985-07-23 | Mobil Oil Corporation | Method for maximum in-situ visbreaking of heavy oil |
| US5803171A (en) * | 1995-09-29 | 1998-09-08 | Amoco Corporation | Modified continuous drive drainage process |
| CN108590584A (en) * | 2018-03-30 | 2018-09-28 | 中国石油集团川庆钻探工程有限公司工程技术研究院 | A kind of online paraffin removal unit of self energy steam automatic heating washing oil wells and method |
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1937
- 1937-11-19 GB GB31842/37A patent/GB511768A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (29)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2423674A (en) * | 1942-08-24 | 1947-07-08 | Johnson & Co A | Process of catalytic cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons |
| US3027942A (en) * | 1958-07-02 | 1962-04-03 | Jersey Prod Res Co | Oil recovery process |
| US3322195A (en) * | 1964-01-20 | 1967-05-30 | Exxon Research Engineering Co | Process and apparatus for recovery of additional fuels from oil and gas wells |
| US3312281A (en) * | 1964-06-04 | 1967-04-04 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil production with steam |
| US3353598A (en) * | 1964-09-11 | 1967-11-21 | Phillips Petroleum Co | High-pressure steam drive oil production process |
| US3330353A (en) * | 1964-09-22 | 1967-07-11 | Shell Oil Co | Thermal soak zones by fluidized fractures in unconsolidated, petroleum producing reservoirs |
| US3367419A (en) * | 1964-09-28 | 1968-02-06 | Shell Oil Co | Oil recovery by steam injection and pressure reduction |
| US3324946A (en) * | 1964-11-12 | 1967-06-13 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Prevention of water invasion into a heavy crude reservoir |
| US3347313A (en) * | 1964-11-13 | 1967-10-17 | Shell Oil Co | Steam drive with viscous volatile buffer |
| US3333637A (en) * | 1964-12-28 | 1967-08-01 | Shell Oil Co | Petroleum recovery by gas-cock thermal backflow |
| US3357487A (en) * | 1965-08-26 | 1967-12-12 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Method of oil recovery with a hot driving fluid |
| US3354958A (en) * | 1965-10-14 | 1967-11-28 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil recovery using steam |
| US3369604A (en) * | 1965-10-22 | 1968-02-20 | Exxon Production Research Co | Steam stimulation in-situ combustion backflow process |
| US3354954A (en) * | 1965-12-20 | 1967-11-28 | Pan American Petroleum Corp | Steam injection process for recovery of petroleum |
| US3425492A (en) * | 1966-01-10 | 1969-02-04 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Oil production by steam drive |
| US3385360A (en) * | 1966-02-01 | 1968-05-28 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Steam flood process for producing oil |
| US3442332A (en) * | 1966-02-01 | 1969-05-06 | Percival C Keith | Combination methods involving the making of gaseous carbon dioxide and its use in crude oil recovery |
| US3455384A (en) * | 1966-07-14 | 1969-07-15 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Method of controlling steam injection into a reservoir in the production of hydrocarbons |
| US3434544A (en) * | 1966-12-22 | 1969-03-25 | Pan American Petroleum Corp | Method for conducting cyclic steam injection in recovery of hydrocarbons |
| US3759329A (en) * | 1969-05-09 | 1973-09-18 | Shuffman O | Cryo-thermal process for fracturing rock formations |
| US3768558A (en) * | 1972-06-30 | 1973-10-30 | Texaco Inc | Oil recovery process utilizing superheated steam |
| US3782470A (en) * | 1972-08-23 | 1974-01-01 | Exxon Production Research Co | Thermal oil recovery technique |
| US4133384A (en) * | 1977-08-22 | 1979-01-09 | Texaco Inc. | Steam flooding hydrocarbon recovery process |
| US4121661A (en) * | 1977-09-28 | 1978-10-24 | Texas Exploration Canada, Ltd. | Viscous oil recovery method |
| US4530401A (en) * | 1982-04-05 | 1985-07-23 | Mobil Oil Corporation | Method for maximum in-situ visbreaking of heavy oil |
| US4495994A (en) * | 1983-02-02 | 1985-01-29 | Texaco Inc. | Thermal injection and in situ combustion process for heavy oils |
| US5803171A (en) * | 1995-09-29 | 1998-09-08 | Amoco Corporation | Modified continuous drive drainage process |
| CN108590584A (en) * | 2018-03-30 | 2018-09-28 | 中国石油集团川庆钻探工程有限公司工程技术研究院 | A kind of online paraffin removal unit of self energy steam automatic heating washing oil wells and method |
| CN108590584B (en) * | 2018-03-30 | 2024-01-23 | 中国石油天然气集团有限公司 | Online paraffin removal device and method for self-energy steam automatic hot washing oil well |
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