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Method for gas extraction alternating oscillating pulse high energy gas extraction with thermal injection

US10378327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2015
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/114
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gas extraction method in which high energy gas fracturing technology is used to form a fracture network in a thermal injection borehole. Then high-pressure, cyclically temperature-changing steam is injected into the borehole using a spinning oscillating-pulse jet nozzle to form oscillating superheated steam, alternatingly impacting and heating the coal body. The high energy gas forms a fracture network that provides channels for passage of the superheated steam, while oscillating changes in steam temperature and pressure also promote crack propagation and perforation of the coal body; the combined effect of alternation of the two enhances gas desorption and extraction efficiency.

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