MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL
    3.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240117723A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US17963795

    申请日:2022-10-11

    IPC分类号: E21B43/24 E21B23/01

    CPC分类号: E21B43/2401 E21B23/01

    摘要: A system for producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation includes a main wellbore, a first lateral extending off the main wellbore, the first lateral configured to produce hydrocarbons from the subsurface formation to a ground surface through the main wellbore, a second lateral extending off the main wellbore, tubing extending down the main wellbore into the second lateral, and a tool attached to the tubing. The tool includes a support structure with a longitudinal axis and having a cylindrical shape, the support structure including one or more latching mechanisms, expandable packers mechanically coupled to the support structure, the expandable packers being radially expandable to secure the tool within the second lateral, an electromagnetic source mechanically coupled to the support structure and operable to generate electromagnetic radiation, and an antenna communicatively coupled to the electromagnetic source and operable to transmit the electromagnetic radiation, the antenna being at least partially disposed within the expandable casing.

    HYBRID HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLEET
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240076976A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-07

    申请号:US18506709

    申请日:2023-11-10

    摘要: A hydraulic fracturing system is disclosed as including a singular mobile platform of at least one mobile power unit (MPU) and at least one first switch gear that is configured to handle electric power from the MPU. The MPU is configured to generate voltage that matches the requirements of an electrical bus from the at least one switch gear such that a combined electrical current generated as a result of the generated voltage is provided to the electrical bus to the components of the hydraulic fracturing system. Further, the hydraulic fracturing system may include electrical fracturing equipment with at least one second switch gear to support the at least one first switch gear in handling electric power from the MPU. A datavan may be included in the system to control load shedding, load sharing, and power distribution for the electrical fracturing equipment comprising the at least one second switch gear.

    Apparatus and methods for electromagnetic heating of hydrocarbon formations

    公开(公告)号:US11920448B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-05

    申请号:US17744196

    申请日:2022-05-13

    申请人: Acceleware Ltd.

    摘要: An apparatus and method for electromagnetic heating of a hydrocarbon formation. The method involves providing electrical power to at least one electromagnetic wave generator for generating high frequency alternating current; using the electromagnetic wave generator to generate high frequency alternating current; using at least one pipe to define at least one of at least two transmission line conductors; coupling the transmission line conductors to the electromagnetic wave generator; and applying the high frequency alternating current to excite the transmission line conductors. The excitation of the transmission line conductors can propagate an electromagnetic wave within the hydrocarbon formation. In some embodiments, the method further comprises determining that a hydrocarbon formation between the transmission line conductors is at least substantially desiccated; and applying a radiofrequency electromagnetic current to excite the transmission line conductors. The radiofrequency electromagnetic current radiates to a hydrocarbon formation surrounding the transmission line conductors.

    MICROWAVE HEATING TECHNIQUE FOR TREATMENT OF CONDENSATE BUILDUP

    公开(公告)号:US20240052736A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-15

    申请号:US17818536

    申请日:2022-08-09

    IPC分类号: E21B43/24 E21B36/04

    CPC分类号: E21B43/2401 E21B36/04

    摘要: A downhole tool includes a body including a microwave generator, a susceptor shell connected to the body, and a thermometer connected to the body. The susceptor shell includes a wall made of a susceptor material and a cavity formed between the wall and the body. A system includes a well extending from a surface, a microwave heating tool positioned in the well, and an electrical cable extending from a power source at the surface to the microwave heating tool. A method of treating condensate buildup in a well includes lowering a microwave heating tool into the well to a treatment zone including accumulated condensates, providing power to the microwave heating tool via an electrical cable, increasing a temperature of the treatment zone to an elevated temperature using heat generated by the microwave heating tool, and removing the accumulated condensates in the treatment zone.

    Electrical vapor generation methods and related systems

    公开(公告)号:US11898745B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US17095555

    申请日:2020-11-11

    IPC分类号: F22B1/28 E21B43/24

    摘要: Methods for generating a vapor are provided. In some embodiments, the method may comprise heating a pressurized stream liquid brine in an ohmic heating device and introducing the resulting heated, pressurized stream liquid brine into a flash vessel such that the heated, pressurized liquid brine flashes to a vapor portion and a remaining liquid portion. In some embodiments, the method provides integrated vapor generation and water treatment such that feedwaters of varying water quality may be used. Also provided are related systems for generating a vapor.

    Pulsed electric discharge device
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11876352B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-16

    申请号:US17311265

    申请日:2019-12-17

    申请人: ADM28 FRANCE

    发明人: Romain Pecquois

    摘要: The present invention concerns a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid comprising a control module configured to control a voltage generator such that the voltage generator applies a predetermined heating voltage setpoint between electrodes during a heating period until a pulsed electric discharge is obtained between the electrodes, in order to measure the breakdown voltage during the pulsed electric discharge, in order to estimate the quantity of energy supplied to the liquid during the heating period, referred to as the “quantity of heating energy”, from the predetermined heating voltage setpoint and the measured breakdown voltage, and in order to determine a new heating voltage setpoint to apply between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes at the next pulsed electric discharge based on the estimated quantity of heating energy and a predefined breakdown voltage setpoint.

    Systems and methods for deployment of electric-based fracturing tools in vertical wells

    公开(公告)号:US11788394B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-17

    申请号:US17376842

    申请日:2021-07-15

    摘要: Systems and methods for deployment of electric-based fracturing tools in vertical wells are disclosed. A method of electric-based fracturing may include lowering an electrical stimulation tool into a wellbore using a drill pipe and isolating a lower portion of the wellbore that is downhole from an upper portion of the wellbore. The electrical stimulation tool may be disposed in the lower portion of the wellbore. A system for electric-based fracturing may include an isolation mechanism and an electrical stimulation tool. The isolation mechanism may be configured to expand from a retracted configuration spaced from an interior surface of a wellbore to an expanded configuration in contact with the inner surface of the wellbore. The electrical stimulation tool may be operatively coupled with the isolation mechanism and may be configured to be disposed distally relative to the isolation mechanism when positioned in the wellbore.