Oil shale pyrolysis and electric heating in situ mining technology improvements

Abstract

In the engineering of oil shale, in situ extraction technology using electric heating involves heating the oil shale reservoir with an electric heater at high temperatures to convert the solid kerogen in oil shale into liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons are then extracted from underground using traditional oil and gas drilling and production techniques. This paper discusses the pyrolysis mechanism, pore evolution, mineral transformation, and classification of electric heating technology for oil shale. It also summarizes research progress aimed at improving in situ extraction technology for oil shale, providing valuable insights for further research and development in this field.

Keywords

• oil shale pyrolysis
• electric heating
• well pattern
• electric heater
• kerogen