Meaning steam flood
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steam floodA method of thermal recovery in which steam generated at surface is injected into the reservoir through specially distributed injection wells. When steam enters the reservoir, it heats up the crude oil and reduces its viscosity. The heat also distills light components of the crude oil, which condense in the oil bank ahead of the steam front, furthe [..]
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steam floodA form of secondary recovery. Steamflooding entails the injection of large quantities of steam into the reservoir through designated wells. The steam heats the crude oil, reducing its viscosity and th [..]
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