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“GIVEN THE GROWING NEED FOR HEAVY OIL EXTRACTION AND THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF TEOR, IT IS WELL PAST TIME FOR THE INDUSTRY TO RAISE ITS STEAM QUALITY STANDARDS.”
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steam quality will quickly degrade, even if it began at 100%. It is vital to not only generate high-quality steam, but also maintain that quality to its destination with minimal losses.
How to Enhance Steam Quality The oil & gas industry is always innovating, and this is no less true when it comes to steam quality improvements. New devices are always being developed and introduced to markets to make the oil recovery process faster, less costly, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient. One way to overcome this challenge is through insulated steam transfer pipes. Traditionally, this was done with insulating materials or liquids, but vacuum-insulated pipes offer better heat preservation. For surface distances of up to
