Using electromagnetic waves to remove near wellbore damages in a hydrocarbon reservoir
US11248446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
One method includes position an antenna inside a wellbore in a location corresponding to a formation where near wellbore damage occurs; wherein the wellbore extends from a surface of a hydrocarbon reservoir downward into the subterranean structure of the hydrocarbon reservoir; transmitting an electromagnetic (EM) wave to the antenna; and irradiating, from the antenna, at least a portion of the EM wave at the formation, wherein the portion of the EM wave removes the near wellbore damage at the formation.
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