20240018857. NON-EQUIDISTANT OPEN TRANSMISSION LINES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING AND METHOD OF USE simplified abstract (Acceleware Ltd.)
NON-EQUIDISTANT OPEN TRANSMISSION LINES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING AND METHOD OF USE
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Michal M. Okoniewski of Calgary (CA)
NON-EQUIDISTANT OPEN TRANSMISSION LINES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING AND METHOD OF USE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240018857 titled 'NON-EQUIDISTANT OPEN TRANSMISSION LINES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC HEATING AND METHOD OF USE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus and method for using electromagnetic heating to extract hydrocarbons from a formation. The method involves positioning a producer well between two transmission line conductors, which are laterally spaced from the well at different distances. By exciting the transmission line conductors, an electromagnetic field is generated that has a specific shape and position at a reference location and a different shape and position at a second location.
- The apparatus and method involve using electromagnetic heating to extract hydrocarbons from a formation.
- A producer well is positioned between two transmission line conductors.
- The transmission line conductors are laterally spaced from the well at different distances.
- Exciting the transmission line conductors generates an electromagnetic field with specific characteristics at different locations.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Enhanced oil recovery: The electromagnetic heating can help increase the flow of hydrocarbons from the formation, improving the efficiency of oil extraction.
- Oil sands extraction: This technology can be used to extract bitumen from oil sands by heating the formation and reducing its viscosity.
- Shale oil extraction: Electromagnetic heating can be used to extract oil from shale formations, where traditional extraction methods are challenging.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Low productivity: This technology can increase the productivity of oil wells by improving the flow of hydrocarbons from the formation.
- Challenging extraction methods: In unconventional oil and gas formations, such as oil sands and shale, this technology provides a more efficient and effective method of extraction.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased oil recovery: The electromagnetic heating enhances the recovery of hydrocarbons, maximizing the extraction potential of oil wells.
- Energy efficiency: Compared to traditional extraction methods, electromagnetic heating can be more energy-efficient, reducing the overall energy consumption of the extraction process.
- Environmental impact: This technology can potentially reduce the environmental impact of oil extraction by minimizing the need for water-intensive processes or harmful chemicals.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus and method for electromagnetic heating of a hydrocarbon formation. the method involves providing a producer well, which defines a longitudinal axis, between at least a first and second transmission line conductor. at a reference location along the length of the longitudinal axis, the first and second transmission line conductors are laterally spaced from the producer well by a first and second reference distance, respectively. at a second location, the first and second transmission line conductors are laterally spaced from the producer well by a third and fourth distance, respectively. at least one of the third and fourth distances are greater than the first and second reference distances, respectively. excitation of the transmission line conductors generates an electromagnetic field having a reference shape and a reference position at the reference location and at least one of a more elongated shape and a different position at the second location.
