Thermal recovery method
CA 1056720 A · Owner: Texaco Development Corporation · Inventors: Shum, Yick-Mow; Allen, Joseph C.
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THERMAL RECOVERY METHOD, (D#74,071-F), ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method for recovering low gravity viscous crude oil or bitumen from a subterranean formation comprising first injecting super heated steam, next initiating an in situ combustion by injecting air, followed by an in situ combustion wherein both super heated steam and air are injected, then simultaneously performing an in situ combustion by injecting air while also injecting water and finally injecting water. I
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- Granted June 19, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 19, 1996.
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