Apparatus and methods for recovery of hydrocarbons
AssigneeWorld Energy Systems Incorporated
InventorsAnthony Gus Castrogiovanni, Marvin J. Schneider, Allen R. Harrison, Norman W. Hein, Jr.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to methods and apparatus for recovery of viscous hydrocarbons from subterranean reservoirs. In one embodiment, a completion string for an enhanced oil recovery system is provided. The completion string includes an umbilical device having a plurality of conduits disposed therein, a downhole steam generator coupled to the umbilical device by a connect/disconnect device, and a conduit extending from the downhole steam generator through a packer.
Claims28
A completion string for an enhanced oil recovery system, the completion string comprising:
- an umbilical system having a plurality of conduits disposed therein;
- a downhole steam generator having the umbilical system coupled thereto;
- a conduit coupled to the downhole steam generator and having a packer disposed thereon;
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- a latch mechanism disposed between the downhole steam generator and the packer, the latch mechanism configured to release the downhole steam generator from the packer downhole.
A completion string for an enhanced oil recovery system, the completion string comprising:
- an umbilical system having at least a central conduit;
- a downhole steam generator having the umbilical system coupled thereto, wherein the downhole steam generator is coupled to a packer by a conduit that is disposed through the packer;
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- a latch mechanism disposed between the downhole steam generator and the packer, the latch mechanism configured to release the downhole steam generator from the packer downhole.
A completion string for an enhanced oil recovery system, the completion string comprising:
- an umbilical system having a central conduit and a plurality of conduits disposed about the central conduit;
- a downhole steam generator having the umbilical system coupled thereto by a connect/disconnect device, the downhole steam generator being in fluid communication with at least one of the central conduit and the plurality of conduits;
- a tailpipe of the downhole steam generator having a packer disposed thereon;
- a latch mechanism disposed between the downhole steam generator and the packer, the latch mechanism configured to release the downhole steam generator from the packer;
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- a sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.