Microwave process for intrinsic permeability enhancement and...

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2007-05-25

2010-11-09

Wright, Giovanna C (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...

C166S057000, C166S065100, C166S302000

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07828057

ABSTRACT:
Hydrocarbons are extracted from a target formation, such as oil shale, tar sands, heavy oil and petroleum reservoirs, by apparatus and methods which cause fracturing of the containment rock and liquification or volatization of the hydrocarbons by microwave energy directed by a radiating antenna in the target formation.

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