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Method and apparatus for a downhole gas generator

  • US 8,387,692 B2
  • Filed: 07/15/2010
  • Issued: 03/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A downhole steam generation apparatus for injecting a heated fluid mixture into a reservoir, comprising:

  • an injection section including a housing, a plurality of injector elements disposed in the housing, and an injector plate coupled to the housing;

    a combustion section including a body coupled to the housing and forming a combustion chamber, wherein the injector elements are in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; and

    an evaporation section including a nozzle coupled to the body, wherein the nozzle is operable to inject fluid droplets into the combustion chamber.

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