Sand consolidation with flexible gel system
US6450260B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/903
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Herein is described a method of consolidating a subterranean formation or repairing a gravel pack, comprising (i) providing a consolidating fluid, wherein the consolidating fluid comprises a gel component and a gel-forming agent; and (ii) injecting the consolidating fluid into the formation or gravel pack, under conditions wherein the gel component forms a flexible gel, thereby consolidating the formation.
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