17963795. MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sameeh Issa Batarseh of Dhahran (SA)
MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17963795 titled 'MOBILIZING HEAVY OIL
Simplified Explanation
The system described in the patent application is a tool attached to tubing that is used to produce hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation. The tool includes a support structure with latching mechanisms, expandable packers, an electromagnetic source, and an antenna.
- Support structure with latching mechanisms
- Expandable packers for securing the tool within the lateral
- Electromagnetic source for generating radiation
- Antenna for transmitting electromagnetic radiation
- Tool is attached to tubing for deployment in the lateral
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be used in the oil and gas industry for more efficient extraction of hydrocarbons from subsurface formations.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently producing hydrocarbons from subsurface formations by providing a tool that can be deployed in lateral wells to enhance production.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased production efficiency, reduced costs, and improved overall performance in extracting hydrocarbons from subsurface formations.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of enhanced oil recovery techniques for maximizing hydrocarbon production from existing wells.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar tools or systems used in the oil and gas industry for downhole operations and production enhancement.
Unanswered Questions
How does the tool handle different types of subsurface formations?
The patent application does not provide details on how the tool is designed to handle variations in subsurface formations, such as different rock types or pressures.
What is the expected lifespan of the tool in downhole conditions?
The patent application does not mention the expected lifespan of the tool or any maintenance requirements for long-term use in downhole environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
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.
