Systems and Methods for Positioning Horizontal Wells Within Boundaries
US-2016153275-A1 · Jun 2, 2016 · US
Inline RF heating for SAGD operations
US8936090B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8936090-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113232451-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Publication date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
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A method is described for accelerating start-up for SAGD-type operation by providing radio frequency heating devices inside the lateral wells that can re-heat the injected steam after losing heat energy during the initial injection. The method also extends the lateral wells such that the drilling of vertical wells can be reduced to save capital expenses.
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What is claimed is: 1. A process comprising: a) extending a lateral well of a steam assisted gravity drainage operation within a hydrocarbon formation; b) inserting at least one radio frequency heating device into the lateral well; and c) operating the at least one radio frequency heating device along the lateral well to reheat steam in said extended lateral well. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the lateral well is extended beyond 1,000 meters.…
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- What does patent US8936090B2 cover?
- A method is described for accelerating start-up for SAGD-type operation by providing radio frequency heating devices inside the lateral wells that can re-heat the injected steam after losing heat energy during the initial injection. The method also extends the lateral wells such that the drilling of vertical wells can be reduced to save capital expenses.
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- Sultenfuss Daniel R, Dreher Jr Wayne R, Wheeler Thomas J, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E21B43/30. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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