Heat injection process and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5404952
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08170578

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A method for heat injection into a subterranean formation is provided. The method utilizes flameless combustion and a gas fired heater having an electrical heated surface for ignition of the gas. The absence of a flame eliminates the flame as a radiant heat source and results in a more even temperature distribution throughout the length of the burner. Flameless combustion is accomplished by preheating the fuel and the combustion air to a temperature above the autoignition temperature of the mixture. Preheating hydrocarbon fuel requires the inclusion of a carbon formation suppressant such as carbon dioxide or steam to prevent carbon formation.

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SHELL OIL COMPANYP O BOX 2463 ONE SHELL PLAZA HOUSTON TX 77252-2463

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
De, Rouffignac Eric P Houston, TX 10 3088
Glandt, Carlos A Houston, TX 8 2096
Karanikas, John M Houston, TX 3 656
Mikus, Thomas Houston, TX 23 3843
Vinegar, Harold J Houston, TX 339 71819

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