Electrical fracturing of a reservoir
US9394775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/003
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device is provided for fracturing a geological hydrocarbon reservoir including two packers defining between them a confined space in a well drilled in the reservoir; a pump for increasing the pressure of a fluid in the confined space; an apparatus for heating the fluid; at least one pair of two electrodes arranged in the confined space; and an electric circuit for generating an electric arc between the two electrodes, the circuit including at least one voltage source connected to the electrodes and an inductance between the voltage source and one of the two electrodes. The device permits improved fracturing of the reservoir.
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