Downhole heating systems
Downhole heating systems
(OP)
Does anyone have information relating to downhole heating systems/techniques which provide localised heat (at the BHA) into the formation to enable viscosity reduction in heavy API crude environments around the well bore.





RE: Downhole heating systems
G. Gordon Stewart, P.Eng.
Gas & Oil Process Engineering Consultant
http://www.ggordonstewart.com/
ggstewar@telusplanet.net
RE: Downhole heating systems
RE: Downhole heating systems
There are cables designed for just such an application. They are strapped to the side of the tubing to ensure fluid mobility the length of the tubing.
These can be run with an ESP or without, Centrilift manufactures cables for this type of application.
regards
dadfap
RE: Downhole heating systems
RE: Downhole heating systems
Examples of thermal process you can find in Canada, Venezuela, Romania, Rusia, China.