Method and apparatus for electrokinetic extraction of heavy oil

Details Method and apparatus for electrokinetic extraction of heavy oil Method and apparatus for electrokinetic extraction of heavy oil

E - Fixed Constructions

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B

E21B 43/16 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2668784

A system and method for extracting heavy oil is provided which has at least one horizontal electrode, a pump, vertical electrodes positioned on opposite sides of the horizontal electrode, and at least one electrical power supply configured to positively charge the vertical electrodes and negatively charge the horizontal electrode. Electric fields are created between the vertical electrodes and the horizontal electrode. Also provided is a method of manufacturing replenishable subterranean electrodes. The method comprises the steps of drilling a vertical bore hole, lining the bore hole with a non-conductive material whereby the bottom of the bore hole is open, inserting an electrically conductive liquid down the bore hole, and feeding a conductor into the liquid. Electrical power is passed down the conductor to electrically charge the liquid and as the liquid degrades, more liquid is supplied.

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