SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING AN IN SITU PYROLYSIS PROCESS

摘要

Systems (10) and methods for regulating an in situ pyrolysis process. The methods may include producing a product fluid stream (40) from an active pyrolysis region (32) of a subterranean formation. The methods further may include detecting a concentration of a first component in the product fluid stream and/or detecting a concentration of a second component in the product fluid stream. The concentration of the first component may be indicative of an intensive property of the pyrolyzed fluid production system. The concentration of the second component may be indicative of an extensive property of the pyrolyzed fluid production system. The methods further may include regulating at least one characteristic of the pyrolyzed fluid production system based upon the concentration of the first component and/or based upon the concentration of the second component. The systems may include systems that are configured to perform the methods.