Wells – Processes – Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...
Patent
1986-03-11
1987-07-14
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Processes
Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...
166272, 166303, 166 651, E21B 4324
Patent
active
046796266
ABSTRACT:
A process for viscous oil recovery from a subsurface formation wherein the electric power is generated by burning combustible material and the electric power is passed through the formation via electrodes, preferably producing wells, to apply heat to the oil and reduce its viscosity. Simultaneously therewith, the hot flue gas is used to heat water which is injected into the formation to apply heat to the formation, or reduce loss of the heat created by the electric current, or to force oil toward the producing wells, or any combination thereof.
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Atlantic Richfield Company
Folzenlogen M. David
Kisliuk Bruce M.
Martin Michael E.
Novosad Stephen J.
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