Hydrocarbon resource heating device including superconductive material RF antenna and related methods

摘要

A device for heating hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation having a wellbore therein may include a radio frequency (RF) antenna positioned within the wellbore. The RF antenna may include a superconductive material. The device may include an RF source configured to supply RF power to the RF antenna to heat the hydrocarbon resources.

主权项

1. An apparatus for heating hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation having a wellbore therein, the apparatus comprising:
a radio frequency (RF) antenna positioned within the wellbore and comprising
an inner cryogenic coolant receiving passageway,a superconductive material surrounding the inner cryogenic coolant receiving passageway, andan outer cryogenic coolant receiving passageway surrounding said superconductive material and coupling to the inner cryogenic coolant receiving passageway at a distal end of the RF antenna; and an RF source configured to supply RF power to said RF antenna to heat the hydrocarbon resources.