Remote preheat and pad steam generation
US10247409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF22D11/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems generate steam for injection in a well to facilitate oil recovery. Water is preheated at a central processing facility, transported to a well pad by hot water lines, and converted to steam by a steam generator at the well pad.
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