Inventors:
Walt D. Hamilton - Katy TX, US
John Penton - Pasadena TX, US
Karl Kolthoff - Bakersfield CA, US
Timothy M. Veale - Moorpark CA, US
Jerry Lomax - Katy TX, US
David W. Bowers - Bakersfield CA, US
Peter A. Schrimpf - Katy TX, US
Lynn Rouse - Humble TX, US
Myrna Buenviaje - Bakersfield CA, US
Assignee:
Texaco Inc. - San Ramon CA
International Classification:
E21B 36/00
E21B 43/24
E21B 21/06
US Classification:
166267, 166 57, 166 7512, 166302
Abstract:
The invention pertains to new processes and apparatuses which can effectively and efficiently convert heat contained in wellhead fluids comprising hydrocarbons to a useful energy source like electricity. The process generally comprises first producing a heat containing fluid comprising one or more hydrocarbons from a wellhead and then passing the heat containing fluid to one or more heat exchangers. The one or more exchanger exchange at least a portion of the heat contained in the heat containing fluid to a working fluid thereby producing a heated working fluid capable of converting energy.
