George Vranesh
Engineers in Boulder, CO
License number
Colorado 4806
Issued Date
Jul 14, 1962
Renew Date
Mar 8, 1990
Expiration Date
Mar 8, 1990
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 4632, Boulder, CO 80306
Professional information
Oil Recovery Mining Apparatus
US Patent:
4595239, Jun 17, 1986
Filed:
Mar 23, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/592409
Inventors:
Maynard F. Ayler - Golden CO
George Vranesh - Boulder CO
George Vranesh - Boulder CO
Assignee:
Oil Mining Corporation - Golden CO
International Classification:
E21B 3303, E21B 3313
US Classification:
299 2
Abstract:
New and improved techniques, systems and equipment for the practical underground mining of petroleum from both virgin and depleted oil fields under certain geological conditions, are described. A method of drilling relatively small diameter, drainage-type oil wells using a fluid and cutting control assembly from within an access underground drilled tunnel, is provided. The fluid and cutting control assembly facilitates the safe underground drilling and installation of the small diameter, drainage-type oil wells which can be operated either under the natural pressures occurring in the geological strata, as gravity drain wells or by suitable secondary treatment measures artificially pressurized to faciliate drainage of oil from oil bearing strata into which such wells are drilled. Techniques and equipment to facilitate the safe drilling of such wells, placing them into production and thereafter controlling operation of the mine workings in a safe and reliable manner, is described, together with the control system, sensors and other equipment required for safe installation and operation of an underground petroleum mine.
Oil Recovery Mining Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
4458945, Jul 10, 1984
Filed:
Oct 1, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/307650
Inventors:
Maynard F. Ayler - Golden CO
George Vranesh - Boulder CO
George Vranesh - Boulder CO
International Classification:
E21C 4110
US Classification:
299 2
Abstract:
New and improved techniques, systems and equipment for the practical underground mining of petroleum from both virgin and depleted oil fields under certain geological conditions, are described. A method of drilling relatively small diameter, drainage-type oil wells using a fluid and cutting control assembly from within an access underground drilled tunnel, is provided. The fluid and cutting control assembly facilitates the safe underground drilling and installation of the small diameter, drainage-type oil wells which can be operated either under the natural pressures occurring in the geological strata, as gravity drain wells or by suitable secondary treatment measures artificially pressurized to facilitate drainage of oil from oil bearing strata into which such wells are drilled. Techniques and equipment to facilitate the safe drilling of such wells, placing them into production and thereafter controlling operation of the mine workings in a safe and reliable manner, is described, together with the control system, sensors and other equipment required for safe installation and operation of an underground petroleum mine.