Remediation of subterranean formations using vibrational waves and consolidating agents
US7413010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods of remediating a subterranean formation comprising directing vibrational waves at a portion of the subterranean formation containing fines; allowing the vibrational waves to displace at least a portion of the fines; and introducing a consolidating agent into the portion of the subterranean formation through a well bore that penetrates the portion of the subterranean formation.
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