Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Downhole heat orientation and controlled fracture initiation using electromagnetic assisted ceramic materials
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Application No.: US15458706Application Date: 2017-03-14
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Publication No.: US10253608B2Publication Date: 2019-04-09
- Inventor: Sameeh Issa Batarseh , Victor Hilab
- Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
- Applicant Address: SA Dhahran
- Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
- Current Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
- Current Assignee Address: SA Dhahran
- Agency: Bracewell LLP
- Agent Constance G. Rhebergen; Linda L. Morgan
- Main IPC: E21B43/26
- IPC: E21B43/26 ; E21B36/04 ; E21B43/267 ; E21B43/04 ; E21B43/24

Abstract:
A fracturing assembly for forming fractures in a subterranean formation includes a source tool having a rotational joint moveable to orient the source tool in a range of directions and a directional electromagnetic antenna having an electromagnetic wave source. A ceramic-containing member is located within a distance of the electromagnetic antenna to be heated to a fracture temperature by electromagnetic waves produced by the electromagnetic wave source. The ceramic-containing member is positionable to orient a fracture in the subterranean formation at the fracture temperature.
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