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US 2015/0021008 A1Published application
Electromagnetic Assisted Ceramic Materials for Heavy Oil Recovery and In-Situ Steam Generation
AssigneeSaudi Arabian Oil Company
InventorSameeh Issa Batarseh
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Abstract
The disclosure provides a downhole tool, and method of using the downhole tool, for enhancing recovery of heavy oil from a formation. The downhole tool includes an outer core having at least one ceramic portion. At least one electromagnetic antenna is disposed within the outer core. The at least one electromagnetic antenna is operable to emit electromagnetic radiation to heat the at least one ceramic portion.
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A downhole tool for enhancing recovery of heavy oil from a formation, the downhole tool comprising:
- an outer core having at least one ceramic portion;
- and
- at least one electromagnetic antenna located within the outer core;
- wherein
- the at least one electromagnetic antenna is operable to emit electromagnetic radiation that is capable of heating the at least one ceramic portion.
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A downhole tool for enhancing recovery of heavy oil from a formation, the downhole tool comprising:
- an inner core that is operable to allow the flow of fluid;
- an outer core comprising at least one mesh ceramic portion and at least one solid ceramic portion;
- and
- at least one electromagnetic antenna disposed between the inner core and outer core;
- wherein the at least one electromagnetic antenna is operable to emit electromagnetic radiation that is capable of heating the at least one mesh ceramic portion and the at least one solid ceramic portion.
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