公开(公告)号：US20140166281A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14102767

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David W. LARKIN ,  Peter N. SLATER ,  Christopher R. COPELAND ,  Richard D. SADOK

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  F22B1/167

Abstract: Systems and methods generate steam in hydrocarbon recovery operations and may further enable emulsion separation and product upgrading. The methods rely on indirect boiling of water by contact with a thermal transfer liquid heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the water. Examples of the liquid include oils, recovered hydrocarbons, liquid metals and brine. Heating of the liquid may utilize circulation of the liquid across or through a furnace, heat exchangers, or a gas-liquid contactor supplied with hot gas. Further, a solvent for bitumen introduced into the water may also vaporize upon contact with the thermal transfer liquid.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法在烃回收操作中产生蒸汽，并且可以进一步实现乳液分离和产物升级。 该方法依赖于通过与加热到足以蒸发水的温度的热转印液接触来间接沸腾水。 液体的实例包括油，回收的烃，液态金属和盐水。 液体的加热可利用液体在炉子，热交换器或供应有热气体的气液接触器之间或之间的循环。 此外，引入水中的沥青的溶剂也可以在与热转印液体接触时蒸发。

公开(公告)号：US20140166538A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14095444

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David W. LARKIN ,  Peter N. SLATER ,  Richard D. SADOK

IPC: C10G33/00

CPC classification number: C10G9/007 ,  C10G31/08 ,  C10G55/04

Abstract: Systems and methods generate steam in hydrocarbon recovery operations and may further enable emulsion separation and product upgrading. The methods rely on indirect boiling of water by contact with a thermal transfer liquid heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the water. Examples of the liquid include oils, recovered hydrocarbons, liquid metals and brine. Heating of the liquid may utilize circulation of the liquid across or through a furnace, heat exchangers, or a gas-liquid contactor supplied with hot gas. Further, a solvent for bitumen introduced into the water may also vaporize upon contact with the thermal transfer liquid.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法在烃回收操作中产生蒸汽，并可进一步实现乳液分离和产品升级。 该方法依赖于通过与加热到足以蒸发水的温度的热转印液接触来间接沸腾水。 液体的实例包括油，回收的烃，液态金属和盐水。 液体的加热可利用液体在炉子，热交换器或供应有热气体的气液接触器之间或之间的循环。 此外，引入水中的沥青的溶剂也可以在与热转印液体接触时蒸发。