Enhanced recovery

Radio-Frequency Heating Combined With Solvent Injection for Heavy-Oil Recovery

The most popular technology for producing heavy oil (HO) and bitumen is reservoir heating, mainly by steam injection.

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The most popular technology for producing heavy oil (HO) and bitumen is reservoir heating, mainly by steam injection. Electromagnetic (EM) heating is a capable alternative. Radio-frequency heating (RFH) results from the microwave effect and has the advantage of avoiding problems associated with water supply and treatment. The advantages of RFH technology can be strengthened with solvent injection.

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