This patent application describes a steam generation and supply apparatus and associated control system. The control system is used to control startup and maintain a desired steam quality during normal operation of the steam generation system. Certain embodiments include methods and control systems related to startup control of the main steam pressure header and maintenance of desired steam quality. Sensors and instruments are used to monitor parameters like pressure, flow rate, and valve position to control the steam generation system and ensure it operates within acceptable parameters.

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STEAM GENERATION APPARATUS AND
ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND
METHODS FOR PROVIDING DESIRED
STEAM QUALITY
Applicant: Skavis Corporation, Woodstock, GA
(Us)
Inventors: Randall J. Davis, Woodstock, GA (US);
Charles F. Noll, JR., Woodstock, GA
(Us)
Skavis Corporation, Woodstock, GA
(Us)
Assignee:
Appl. No.: 14/030,667
Filed: Sep. 18, 2013
Publication Classi?cation
(51) Int. Cl.
F22B 37/38 (2006.01)
F22B 35/00 (2006.01)
(52) U.S. Cl.
CPC ............... .. F22B 37/38 (2013.01); F22B 35/00
(2013.01)
USPC ........................................ .. 137/2; l37/565.ll
(57) ABSTRACT
The current disclosure relates to steam generation and supply
apparati and associated control systems. Particularly, the cur
rent disclosure relates to such steam generation supply appa
rati and associated control systems that are used for enhanced
oil recovery. Certain embodiments are provided including
methods and associated control systems related to the startup
as well as main steam pressure header control or maintenance
ofa desired steam quality for such steam generation systems
during normal operation.

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