Electrode well method and apparatus

Details Electrode well method and apparatus Electrode well method and apparatus

1983-12-27

1986-02-04

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...

166 651, 166280, 166302, 166308, E21B 4324

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045679452

ABSTRACT:
An electrode well is described which utilizes a hydraulic fracture filled with conductive proppant as an electrode of extended contact with a formation. A highly conductive section of cement liner around the casing delivers current to the proppant particles.

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