Particles for use as proppants or in gravel packs, methods for making and using the same
US8227026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2991
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method for making a coated proppant particle including an inorganic material and a cold set thermosetting resin coating disposed upon the substrate. The proppants are suitable for treating a subterranean formation including injecting a fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation; wherein the fracturing fluid includes the coated particle. Methods for making and using gravel pack particles are also disclosed.
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