FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: method comprises the following steps: (a) mixing a first substance which includes an oil-bearing rock and a second substance which includes sensitive particles in form of dipole antennae to form a mixture of 10-99 vol. % of the first substance and 1-50 vol. % of the second substance; (b) exposing said mixture to radio frequency energy with frequency or frequencies from said set of one or more radio frequencies and power sufficient for heating the sensitive particles; and (c) continuing exposure to radio frequency energy over a period of time sufficient for heating sensitive particles of said mixture to average temperature higher than about 100°C (212°F). The method is characterised by that said sensitive particles are conducting carbon fibres with length between 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 the wavelength.
EFFECT: said sensitive particles can have advantages for radio frequency heating of hydrocarbon compounds, for example high temperature, anhydrous treatment as well as higher rate or efficiency.
14 cl, 3 ex, 1 dwg
