Methods and ultra-low density sealing compositions for sealing pipe in well bores
US6367549B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/91
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and ultra-low density sealing compositions for sealing pipe in well bores penetrating formations which readily fracture at low hydrostatic pressures. A method of the invention basically comprises the steps of providing a hardenable ultra-low density sealing composition comprised of an epoxide containing liquid, a hardening agent, a hardening accelerating agent, a light weight filler and hollow glass michrospheres having a density in the range of from about 5 to 8.5 pounds per gallon, placing the sealing composition in the annulus between the pipe to be sealed and the walls of the well bore and allowing the sealing composition to harden therein.
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