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In situ radio frequency catalytic upgrading

US9004164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2012
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2214/03
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and system for enhancing in situ upgrading of hydrocarbon by implementing an array of radio frequency antennas that can uniformly heat the hydrocarbons within a producer well pipe, so that the optimal temperatures for different hydroprocessing reactions can be achieved.

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