دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

n: the injection of steam into the rock surrounding a production well to lower the viscosity of heavy oil and increase its flow into the wellbore. Steam injection may be followed by immediate production or by closing the well (called the soak phase) to allow even heat distribution before production is begun. The cycle of injection, soak, and production is repeated as long as the oil yield is profitable. Also called steam soak and huff n puff.