Wells – Processes – In situ combustion
Patent
1975-06-02
1976-10-26
Purser, Ernest R.
Wells
Processes
In situ combustion
166272, E21B 4324
Patent
active
039878511
ABSTRACT:
A process for producing shale oil by circulating hot fluid through a rubble-containing cavern within a subterranean oil shale which contains water-soluble mineral is improved by burning a carbonaceous residue left within one cavity to produce hot fluid for operating power devices and also pyrolyzing the oil shale in a different cavity.
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Ebel Jack E.
Purser Ernest R.
Shell Oil Company
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