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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2011
Daniel R. Sultenfuss, Houston, TX (US);
Wayne R. Dreher, Jr., College Station, TX (US);
Thomas J. Wheeler, Houston, TX (US);
Francis E. Parsche, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Mark A. Trautman, Melbourne, FL (US);
Daniel R. Sultenfuss, Houston, TX (US);
Wayne R. Dreher, Jr., College Station, TX (US);
Thomas J. Wheeler, Houston, TX (US);
Francis E. Parsche, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Mark A. Trautman, Melbourne, FL (US);
ConocoPhillips Company, Houston, TX (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
A method is described for accelerating start-up for SAGD-type operation by providing radio frequency heating devices inside the lateral wells that can re-heat the injected steam after losing heat energy during the initial injection. The method also extends the lateral wells such that the drilling of vertical wells can be reduced to save capital expenses.