Wells – Processes – Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...
Patent
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
Patent
active
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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Atlantic Richfield Co.
Betz Robert M.
Suchfield George A.
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