Formula 8.17

Heat released during in-situ combustion given by Burger & Sahuquet

Input(s)

m: Molar Ratio of $\mathrm{H} / \mathrm{C}$ (fraction)

x: Ratio of Carbon Monoxide to Carbon Emissions (fraction)

Output(s)

$d h_{a}$: Heat Liberated (BTU/scf)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{dh}_{\mathrm{a}}=\frac{94-67.9 * \mathrm{~m}+31.2 * \mathrm{x}}{1-0.5 * \mathrm{~m}+0.25 * \mathrm{x}} $$

Reference(s)

Prats, M. 1986. Thermal Recovery. Society of Petroleum Engineers, New York, Chapter: 8, Page: 93.