System and method for enhanced oil recovery using an in-situ seismic energy generator
US8113278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B28/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for enhanced oil recovery using at least one in-situ seismic energy generator for generating seismic acoustic waves. More particularly the system and method employ a downhole electro-hydraulic seismic pressure wave source to enhance the recovery of oil from reservoirs.
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