Method and apparatus for in-situ radiofrequency assisted...

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2006-06-20

2008-10-28

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Nuclear energy or radioactivity for treating

C166S248000, C166S272100, C166S302000, C166S369000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07441597

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to the use of radiofrequency energy to heat heavy crude oil or both heavy crude oil and subsurface water in situ, thereby enhancing the recovery and handling of such oil. The present invention further relates to methods for applying radiofrequency energy to heavy oils in the reservoir to promote in situ upgrading to facilitate recovery. This invention also relates to systems to apply radiofrequency energy to heavy oils in situ.

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patent: WO 99/30002 (1999-06-01), None
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