Sand consolidation methods
CA 1307458 C · Owner: Surles, Billy Wayne · Inventors: Friedman, Robert Harold; Fader, Philip Daniel; Surles, Billy Wayne
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SAND CONSOLIDATION METHODS, (D# 79,016-F) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, Methods are provided for selectively consolidating naturally occurring mineral grains such as sand within a subterranean formation to form a fluid permeable barrier which restrains the movement of sand particles when oil passes through the barrier. A fluid comprising a polymerizable monomer such as furfuryl alcohol and as a diluent, a polar organic solvent such as methanol and a strong, non-volatile acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid is provided, mixed with steam to form a multiphase or aerosol treating fluid, and injected into the formation to be consolidated. The well is shut in for sufficient period of time for …
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- Granted September 15, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 15, 2009.
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