Down hole physical upgrading of heavy crude oils by selective energy absorption
A crude oil, electromagnetic energy technology, applied in wellbore/well components, isolation devices, production fluids, etc., can solve the problem that the visbreaking process cannot work in situ
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[0018] Electromagnetic energy can be applied in situ to heavy crude oil using various forms of downhole electromagnetic structures. The appropriate configuration for any particular application will depend on factors including depth, uniformity of heat, and minimization of unsaturated hydrocarbon generation and coking.
[0019] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a single borehole radial applicator. Applicator system 10 is placed within wellbore 12 . Wellbore 12 is supported by casing 14 . Electromagnetic energy is then applied to the heavy crude oil near the wellbore 12 using the applicator system 10 .
[0020] Applicator structure 20 is a transmission line retort. For reference, a typical applicator 20 is approximately 70 feet in length. In a typical configuration, applicator 20 may be placed in borehole 12 100-600 feet underground. Radio frequency ("RF") energy is provided to applicator 20 using an RF generator (not shown). The RF generator is connected to the applicator...
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