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Enhanced well production

US4651825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1986
Grant dateMar 24, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/2401
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for enhancing the production of a hydrocarbonaceous fluid from a subterranean geologic reservoir containing same using electrical heating by employing at least three electrodes between the injection wellbore and production wellbore and passing electricity only between the three electrodes.

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