Wells – Processes – Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...
C166S272100, C166S065100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07322409
ABSTRACT:
A system for producing gas from a gas hydrate formation includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed in proximity of a first region of the formation, and the second electrode is disposed within a second region of the formation. The second electrode is separated from the first electrode by an electro-conductive path through the formation. An extraction well extends within the formation and intersects the electro-conductive path. The well comprises one or more perforations in fluid communication with the formation. A voltage source is connected to the electrodes and operates to produce a voltage difference across the electrodes. A method for extracting gases from a gas hydrate formation includes the step of establishing a voltage difference across two or more electrodes in a hydrate formation to thermally react with the hydrate formation and release gas from the formation.
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Bell Christy W.
Wittle J. Kenneth
Dann Dorfman Herrell and Skillman
Electro-Petroleum, Inc.
Hagan, Esq. Patrick J.
Neuder William P
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