Systems and methods for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery
US11428085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery utilizing steam. The system may include a high pressure water pump supplying pressurized water to a heat exchanger within a combustion heater to form supercritical steam that is provided to a reservoir. The combustion heater may be a surface mounted heater or a downhole steam generator.
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