[HTML][HTML] Vertical-well-assisted SAGD dilation process in heterogeneous super-heavy oil reservoirs: Numerical simulations

Z Yang, X Sun, C Luo, B Xu, B Yang, B Li - Underground Space, 2021 - Elsevier
PetroChina's Karamay heavy oil reservoirs mostly comprise Jurassic deposits of braided
fluvial facies that have a low porosity, extremely high bitumen viscosity, and strong …

Large-scale triaxial experimental investigation of geomechanical dilation start-up for SAGD dual horizontal wells in shallow heavy oil reservoirs

X Wang, X Sun, C Luo, F Zhang, B Xu - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
There are only a few related studies focused on the steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
dilation start-up technology (termed as dilation start-up in this paper), especially with true …

[HTML][HTML] The Numerical Simulation Study on the Heat Transfer Mechanism in Heavy Oil Reservoirs During In-Situ Combustion

J Sun, B Wang, Y Shu, Y Wang, Y Pan, C Tian - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
The escalating energy demand has prompted nations to prioritize the development of high-
viscosity and challenging-to-extract heavy and extra-heavy oil reserves. Consequently, the …