Variation of Rock and Fluid Temperature During Thermal Operation in Porous Media

• Published in: Petroleum science and technology Vol. 27; no. 6; pp. 597 - 611
• Main Authors: Hossain, M. E., Mousavizadegan, S. H., Islam, M. R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Colchester Taylor & Francis Group 01.04.2009; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products; Energy; Exact sciences and technology; formation fluid velocity; Fuels; Petroleum products, gas and fuels. Motor fuels, lubricants and asphalts; Processing of crude oil and oils from shales and tar sands. Processes. Equipment. Refinery and treatment units; reservoir fluid; reservoir rock; steam injection; temperature distribution; reservoir rock; formation fluid velocity; temperature distribution; reservoir fluid; Water vapor; steam injection
• ISSN: 1091-6466; 1532-2459
• DOI: 10.1080/10916460802105526

The temperature distribution in a reservoir formation is an important indicator of various reservoir conditions, such as the state of water or gas influx, type of fluid encroachment, etc. This information is necessary for better reservoir management. This study investigates the temperature propagation pattern and its dependence on various parameters during thermal recovery operations. The model equation has been solved for temperature distribution throughout the reservoir for different cases. It was found that the fluid and rock matrix temperature difference is negligible. Results show that formation fluid velocity and time have an impact on the temperature profile behavior.