In situ heat treatment process utilizing a closed loop heating system
Patent
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OSTI ID:1011446
- Bellaire, TX
- Houston, TX
Systems and methods for an in situ heat treatment process that utilizes a circulation system to heat one or more treatment areas are described herein. The circulation system may use a heated liquid heat transfer fluid that passes through piping in the formation to transfer heat to the formation. In some embodiments, the piping may be positioned in at least two of the wellbores.
- Research Organization:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,845,411
- Application Number:
- 11/975,690
- OSTI ID:
- 1011446
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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