Method for improving enhanced recovery of oil using surfactant-stabilized foams

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PATENT NO 5301539
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07783961

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A process is provided for enhancing the recovery of oil in a subterranean formation. The process involves injecting a surfactant-containing foam having oil-imbibing and transporting properties. A foam having such properties is selected either by determination of the lamella number or by micro-visualization techniques.

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PETROLEUM RECOVERY INSTITUTE100 3512-33 STREET N W CALGARY ALBERTA T2L 2

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Ayasse, Conrad Calgary, CA 31 341
Mannhardt, Karin Calgary, CA 2 14
Novosad, Jaromir Calgary, CA 3 31
Schramm, Laurier L Calgary, CA 7 68

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