Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8720548
APP PUB NO 20110253369A1
SERIAL NO

13154897

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A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H2O and sulfur hexafluoride within a subterranean region wherein the heated H2O and sulfur hexafluoride contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil.

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  • CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

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Banerjee, Dwijen K Owasso, US 17 453
Dreher,, Jr Wayne Reid College Station, US 17 168
Nasr, Tawfik N Katy, US 10 84
Stalder, John L Calgary, CA 18 332

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