Benchmark Measurement Solutions (formerly Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments) articles

The steam injection enhanced oil recovery method used primarily in Alberta, Canada, also known as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD), pushes energy in the form of steam into the formation to liquefy very heavy oil known as bitumen so it can be recovered and lifted to the surface. This method causes the continuous release of water soluble organic material more commonly known as WSO’s into the produced water. The injected steam is recovered and recirculated for process efficiency and