Remote Control of Tracer Gas Injection Using VLF Electromagnetic Waves

The remote control system described makes it possible to install tracer gas canisters at selected locations in a modified in situ oil shale retort during rubbling. After rubbling, the tracer gas is released on command from the surface. These gas canisters are installed from the surface through existing retort access holes. Coded transmission is used so that the canisters can be triggered individually. The battery operated receiver with each canister can stand by for several months and then release the tracer gas when the appropriate signal is received. The proposed system would provide an economical method for obtaining tracer information.

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Citation "\"Dennis F. Moore, Thomas F. Turner\""
Is NETL associated "\"Yes\""
NETL Point of Contact "\"Roy Long\""
NETL Point of Contact's Email "\"Roy.long@netl.doe.gov\""
NETL program or project "\"KMD\""
Publication Date "\"1/1/1982\""
Groups
  • AmeriGEOSS
  • Global Provider
Tags
  • amerigeo
  • amerigeoss
  • ckan
  • edx
  • energy
  • energy-data-exchange
  • geo
  • geoss
  • global
  • kmd
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license_title Other (Open)
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notes The remote control system described makes it possible to install tracer gas canisters at selected locations in a modified in situ oil shale retort during rubbling. After rubbling, the tracer gas is released on command from the surface. These gas canisters are installed from the surface through existing retort access holes. Coded transmission is used so that the canisters can be triggered individually. The battery operated receiver with each canister can stand by for several months and then release the tracer gas when the appropriate signal is received. The proposed system would provide an economical method for obtaining tracer information.
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title Remote Control of Tracer Gas Injection Using VLF Electromagnetic Waves