Presentation Profile
Solvent Quantification in Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) Solvent-Steam Co-injection
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2019 - 8:25 AM - 8:50 AM
Room: Jasmine Room
Main Author
Chris Goss - InnoTech Alberta
- Ian McQuay - Innotech Alberta
- Lee Marotta - PerkinElmer
Abstract:
New processes using light/intermediate hydrocarbons as a partial substitute for steam aim to achieve the same oil recovery factor with reduced energy consumption and GHG emission. Quantification of solvent in production fluids is essential to determine net oil recovery rate and solvent recovery factor, allowing the producer to control the operation and achieve optimal oil recovery efficiency. However, results of previous steam-solvent co-injection pilots have been inconclusive due to a lack of consistent sampling methods and analytical procedures This talk will examine two analytical methods to determine the solvent content (butane); an atmospheric flash method and a headspace GC method.
