Determining the locus of a processing zone in an in situ oil sha

Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating

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166 64, 166 65R, 166259, E21B 43243, E21B 43247, E21B 4706

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ABSTRACT:
The locus of a processing zone advancing through a fragmented permeable mass of formation particles in an in situ oil shale retort in a subterranean formation containing oil shale is determined by monitoring in a well extending through unfragmented formation adjacent the retort, for condition in the retort affected by the advancement of such a processing zone through the retort. Monitoring can be effected by placing means for monitoring such a condition in such a well extending through unfragmented formation adjacent the retort.

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