Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves
US8720548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/2408
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H2O and sulfur hexafluoride within a subterranean region wherein the heated H2O and sulfur hexafluoride contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil.
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