Research Article

Experimental and Mechanism Study of Superheated SAGD vs. Conventional SAGD Technique: A Cost-Effective Scheme for Superheated SAGD

Table 6

Steam injection strategy optimization.

CaseRisingHorizontal expansionFalling

1220°C saturated steam
2320°C superheated steam
3220°C saturated steam320°C superheated steam
4320°C superheated steam220°C saturated steam