Steam trap control valve for enhancing steam flood performance in an Omani heterogeneous heavy oil field

摘要: Abstract In this research, a numerical feasibility study of the thermal oil recovery using steam injection has been carried out for heterogeneous heavy field located in southern Oman. There are several technical challenges designing EOR operation system reservoir with permeability. A simulation developed to investigate optimum heat transfer reduce viscosity more efficiency. The CMG STARSTM model was used valve control trap subcool field. results showed that can result wider and faster temperature transmission distribution after injection. It also shown relatively higher production lower required temperature. Finally, it suggested by setting on 20–30 °C control, efficiency be increased better SOR (steam ratio) RF (recovery factor) achieved.