Use of thickened oil for sand control processes
US4085802A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/502
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Sand control in an incompetent formation is effected by squeezing a thickened composition [comprising a hydrocarbon oil carrier, particulate matter (e.g. sand) a base-settable thermosetting resin, a neutralizing agent (e.g., lauryl amine), a miscible polar solvent (e.g. ethanol), and a carboxy vinyl polymer (e.g. CARBOPOL 934)] in contact with the incompetent formation and curing with a basic catalyst.
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