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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2008
Norbert Huber, Erlangen, DE;
Hans-peter Krämer, Erlangen, DE;
Norbert Huber, Erlangen, DE;
Hans-Peter Krämer, Erlangen, DE;
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, München, DE;
Abstract
A method for the in situ extraction of bitumen or very heavy oil from oil sand deposits close to the surface, where thermal energy is introduced into the deposit to reduce the viscosity of the bitumen or very heavy oil is provided. Condensed water is used that is introduced into the deposit via an injection pipe and is horizontally conducted inside the pipe within the deposit such that the water can evaporate in situ and the heat can be applied to the deposit. An apparatus including an injection pipe, an extraction pipe, a converter and electrical conductors are also provided.