Oilfield electricity and heat generation systems and methods
US10263265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Oilfield electricity and heat generation systems and methods are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield electricity and heat generation system includes a solid oxide fuel cell and a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the solid oxide fuel cell. The fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode that are electrically separated by a solid oxide membrane. The solid oxide fuel cell is adapted to generate electricity and heat from a hydrocarbon fuel source. The heat exchanger is adapted to repurpose thermal energy from the solid oxide fuel cell to heat a reservoir fluid provided from an oilfield well.
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