In situ conversion process utilizing a closed loop heating system
Abstract
An in situ conversion system for producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation is described. The system includes a plurality of u-shaped wellbores in the formation. Piping is positioned in at least two of the u-shaped wellbores. A fluid circulation system is coupled to the piping. The fluid circulation system is configured to circulate hot heat transfer fluid through at least a portion of the piping to form at least one heated portion of the formation. An electrical power supply is configured to provide electrical current to at least a portion of the piping located below an overburden in the formation to resistively heat at least a portion of the piping. Heat transfers from the piping to the formation.
- Inventors:
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- Palo Alto, CA
- Houston, TX
- Bellaire, TX
- (Houston, TX)
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1013656
- Patent Number(s):
- 7575052
- Application Number:
- 11/409,556
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C07 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY C07C - ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Sandberg, Chester Ledlie, Fowler, Thomas David, Vinegar, Harold J, and Schoeber, Willen Jan Antoon Henri. In situ conversion process utilizing a closed loop heating system. United States: N. p., 2009.
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