Closed loop energy production from geothermal reservoirs

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8708046
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11941598

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Apparatus and methods for recovering and using geothermal energy. Such methods include at least partially vaporizing a working fluid by passing it through a flow loop that at least partially extends into a heated subterranean zone and employing the vaporized working fluid to power a turbine. At least a portion of the flow loop can comprise a depleted or partially depleted hydrocarbon well.

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CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY925 N ELDRIDGE PARKWAY LEGAL TECHNOLOGY & IP DEPT ATTN DOCKETING HOUSTON TX 77079

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Maloney, Daniel R Bartlesville, US 5 363
Montgomery, Carl T Grove, US 17 742

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