Method of treating a subterranean formation using a rheology model for fluid optimization
US8191632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/08
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Subterranean formation treatment methods incorporating a rheology model which enables prediction of fluid rheology properties during a treatment operation, where the foundation of the model is a description of the reaction chemistry which describes how the number of crosslinks and broken polymer linkages develops in time under the influence of crosslinkers, breakers, and/or thermally induced effects and pressure effects. In one aspect, when used as a tool for simulating the fluid viscosity, the model can help optimizing the fluid design and optional breaker schedule for a hydraulic fracturing treatment.
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