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Electromagnetic Assisted Ceramic Materials for Heavy Oil Recovery and In-Situ Steam Generation

  • US 20150021013A1
  • Filed: 01/06/2014
  • Published: 01/22/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of for enhancing recovery of heavy oil from a formation, comprising:

  • placing a downhole tool in a first wellbore, the downhole tool comprising an outer core having at least one ceramic portion and at least one electromagnetic antenna located within the outer core; and

    emitting electromagnetic radiation from the at least one electromagnetic antenna to heat the at least one ceramic portion.

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