Acceleware has been granted a patent for an apparatus and method for electromagnetic heating of hydrocarbon formations. The technology involves using high frequency alternating current to generate electromagnetic waves within the formation, aiding in the extraction of hydrocarbons. GlobalData’s report on Acceleware gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Acceleware, Oil well fracking was a key innovation area identified from patents. Acceleware's grant share as of January 2024 was 27%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Apparatus for electromagnetic heating of hydrocarbon formation
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11867040B2) discloses an apparatus and method for electromagnetic heating of a hydrocarbon formation. The apparatus includes an electrical power source and at least one electromagnetic power source that generates time-varying current or voltage. The apparatus further comprises transmission lines with conductors that propagate electromagnetic waves within the hydrocarbon formation. The method involves providing electrical power to the electromagnetic power source, applying time-varying current or voltage to the transmission line conductors, and inducing electromagnetic waves to radiate from the transmission line conductors to heat the hydrocarbon formation.
The patent also details variations in the method, such as using multiple electromagnetic power sources to generate different time-varying currents or voltages, applying phase shifts to the currents or voltages, and determining the desiccation level of the hydrocarbon formation between transmission line conductors. By utilizing waveguides and impedance measurements, the method aims to efficiently heat the hydrocarbon formation for various applications. Overall, the patent provides a comprehensive approach to electromagnetic heating of hydrocarbon formations, offering potential advancements in the field of energy extraction and resource utilization.
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