WO1998040603A3 - Apparatus and methods for generating energy utilizing downhole processed fuel - Google Patents

Apparatus and methods for generating energy utilizing downhole processed fuel Download PDF

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WO1998040603A3
WO1998040603A3 PCT/US1998/005094 US9805094W WO9840603A3 WO 1998040603 A3 WO1998040603 A3 WO 1998040603A3 US 9805094 W US9805094 W US 9805094W WO 9840603 A3 WO9840603 A3 WO 9840603A3
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Michael H Johnson
Paulo S Tubel
Christopher L Gann
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Baker Hughes Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B41/00—Equipment or details not covered by groups E21B15/00 - E21B40/00
    • E21B41/0085—Adaptations of electric power generating means for use in boreholes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B36/00—Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
    • E21B36/008—Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones using chemical heat generating means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
    • E21B43/16—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
    • E21B43/24—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection

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Abstract

The present invention provides methods and systems for generating energy at the well sites. Hydrocarbons are processed downhole to produce fuel for use in the generation of energy. The desired energy at the well site is processed downhole or at the surface. The generated energy includes heat energy, electric power, mechanical and hydraulic power. Useful byproducts such as heat is utilized to enhance production. Harmful or undesired byproducts are disposed of by re-injecting it into one or more lateral wellbore drilled for such purpose. Such waste is suitably treated prior to its disposal. Fuel cells are preferably used to generate heat energy and electrical power. Heat generated by the fuel cell is utilized to enhance production of formation fluids and to improve fluid processing.
PCT/US1998/005094 1997-03-12 1998-03-12 Apparatus and methods for generating energy utilizing downhole processed fuel WO1998040603A2 (en)

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