Research Article

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

Table 7

Optimization of the superheated degree.

CaseRisingHorizontal expansionFalling

5220°C saturated steam240°C superheated steam220°C saturated steam
6260°C superheated steam
7280°C superheated steam
8300°C superheated steam