Fracturing Utilizing an Air/Fuel Mixture
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180149007A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US15736503

    申请日:2016-06-16

    申请人: Twin Disc, Inc.

    发明人: Edwin E. Wilson

    摘要: A method of producing subterranean fractures in geologic formations for the extraction of hydrocarbons includes flowing an air and fuel mixture into a well hole. The well hole may then be sealed with a packer plug creating a compression chamber with the air and fuel mixture. A liquid, such as water, may be pumped into the well hole to create pressure in the compression chamber. The build-up of pressure eventually causes auto-ignition of the air and fuel mixture which fractures the formation. The water may then rush into the compression chamber which thermally shocks the area causing additional fractures. The water may vaporize to steam and thoroughly disinfect the well hole eliminating the need for added biocides.