CA1176442A - Method of increasing the rate of hydration of activated hydroethyl cellulose compositions - Google Patents
Method of increasing the rate of hydration of activated hydroethyl cellulose compositionsInfo
- Publication number
- CA1176442A CA1176442A CA000394883A CA394883A CA1176442A CA 1176442 A CA1176442 A CA 1176442A CA 000394883 A CA000394883 A CA 000394883A CA 394883 A CA394883 A CA 394883A CA 1176442 A CA1176442 A CA 1176442A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- solution
- zinc bromide
- ppg
- brine
- well servicing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 41
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 26
- 230000036571 hydration Effects 0.000 title abstract description 6
- 238000006703 hydration reaction Methods 0.000 title abstract description 6
- 229920002678 cellulose Polymers 0.000 title description 2
- 239000001913 cellulose Substances 0.000 title description 2
- VNDYJBBGRKZCSX-UHFFFAOYSA-L zinc bromide Chemical compound Br[Zn]Br VNDYJBBGRKZCSX-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims abstract description 176
- 229920000663 Hydroxyethyl cellulose Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 59
- 229940102001 zinc bromide Drugs 0.000 claims abstract description 58
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 46
- 229910001622 calcium bromide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 34
- WGEFECGEFUFIQW-UHFFFAOYSA-L calcium dibromide Chemical compound [Ca+2].[Br-].[Br-] WGEFECGEFUFIQW-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims abstract description 34
- 235000019447 hydroxyethyl cellulose Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- 239000004354 Hydroxyethyl cellulose Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L Calcium chloride Chemical compound [Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2] UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 239000001110 calcium chloride Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 229910001628 calcium chloride Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 claims description 10
- 229960002713 calcium chloride Drugs 0.000 claims description 5
- 229940071826 hydroxyethyl cellulose Drugs 0.000 claims 8
- 235000011148 calcium chloride Nutrition 0.000 claims 4
- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 abstract description 84
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 abstract description 84
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 abstract description 44
- 239000000654 additive Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Isopropanol Chemical compound CC(C)O KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 13
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 12
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 11
- LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethylene glycol Chemical compound OCCO LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 9
- 239000003795 chemical substances by application Substances 0.000 description 9
- MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N diethylene glycol Chemical compound OCCOCCO MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 9
- 229940059251 calcium bromide Drugs 0.000 description 7
- 238000007865 diluting Methods 0.000 description 6
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 description 4
- -1 completion Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 4
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 4
- POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-butoxyethanol Chemical compound CCCCOCCO POAOYUHQDCAZBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- YEYKMVJDLWJFOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-propoxyethanol Chemical compound CCCOCCO YEYKMVJDLWJFOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Glycerine Chemical compound OCC(O)CO PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[Na+] HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 3
- WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N hydroxyacetaldehyde Natural products OCC=O WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 150000002576 ketones Chemical class 0.000 description 3
- 239000003960 organic solvent Substances 0.000 description 3
- ZNQVEEAIQZEUHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-ethoxyethanol Chemical compound CCOCCO ZNQVEEAIQZEUHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- CPELXLSAUQHCOX-UHFFFAOYSA-M Bromide Chemical compound [Br-] CPELXLSAUQHCOX-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 2
- HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Zinc Chemical compound [Zn] HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N catechol Chemical compound OC1=CC=CC=C1O YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000011161 development Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000003085 diluting agent Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000005553 drilling Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000000887 hydrating effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000008188 pellet Substances 0.000 description 2
- 125000001424 substituent group Chemical group 0.000 description 2
- 229920001285 xanthan gum Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000011701 zinc Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052725 zinc Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Calcium Chemical compound [Ca] OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- DSEKYWAQQVUQTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Cerin Natural products CC12CCC3(C)C4CC(C)(C)CCC4(C)CCC3(C)C2CCC2(C)C1CC(O)C(=O)C2C DSEKYWAQQVUQTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Diethyl ether Chemical compound CCOCC RTZKZFJDLAIYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Phenol Chemical compound OC1=CC=CC=C1 ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910006069 SO3H Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000008186 active pharmaceutical agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007864 aqueous solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003637 basic solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000011575 calcium Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052791 calcium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 150000001768 cations Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001477 hydrophilic polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 125000000896 monocarboxylic acid group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 150000002989 phenols Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 230000000704 physical effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 125000006850 spacer group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 238000010561 standard procedure Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003756 stirring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 125000000020 sulfo group Chemical group O=S(=O)([*])O[H] 0.000 description 1
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012956 testing procedure Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008719 thickening Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002562 thickening agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000230 xanthan gum Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000010493 xanthan gum Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 229940082509 xanthan gum Drugs 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- C09K—MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
- C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
- C09K8/02—Well-drilling compositions
- C09K8/04—Aqueous well-drilling compositions
- C09K8/06—Clay-free compositions
- C09K8/08—Clay-free compositions containing natural organic compounds, e.g. polysaccharides, or derivatives thereof
- C09K8/10—Cellulose or derivatives thereof
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- C09K—MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
- C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
- C09K8/58—Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids
- C09K8/588—Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S507/00—Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
- Y10S507/925—Completion or workover fluid
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S507/00—Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
- Y10S507/926—Packer fluid
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
- Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)
- Agricultural Chemicals And Associated Chemicals (AREA)
- Medicines Containing Material From Animals Or Micro-Organisms (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US262,026 | 1981-05-08 | ||
| US06/262,026 US4476032A (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-05-08 | Method of increasing the rate of hydration of activated hydroethyl cellulose compositions |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1176442A true CA1176442A (en) | 1984-10-23 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000394883A Expired CA1176442A (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1982-01-26 | Method of increasing the rate of hydration of activated hydroethyl cellulose compositions |
Country Status (10)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4476032A (enExample) |
| AR (1) | AR246090A1 (enExample) |
| BR (1) | BR8201885A (enExample) |
| CA (1) | CA1176442A (enExample) |
| FR (1) | FR2505349A1 (enExample) |
| GB (1) | GB2098259B (enExample) |
| MX (1) | MX160588A (enExample) |
| NL (1) | NL189861C (enExample) |
| NO (1) | NO159101C (enExample) |
| SG (1) | SG38085G (enExample) |
Families Citing this family (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4686051A (en) * | 1981-05-08 | 1987-08-11 | Nl Industries, Inc. | Method of increasing the rate of hydration of activated hydroxyethyl cellulose compositions |
| US4496468A (en) * | 1982-03-29 | 1985-01-29 | Nl Industries, Inc. | Hydrated hydroxyethyl cellulose compositions |
| GB8428348D0 (en) * | 1984-11-09 | 1984-12-19 | Shell Int Research | Degrading of viscous microbial polysaccharide formulation |
| US5186847A (en) * | 1991-01-30 | 1993-02-16 | Halliburton Company | Methods of preparing and using substantially debris-free gelled aqueous well treating fluids |
| WO1994006883A1 (en) * | 1992-09-21 | 1994-03-31 | Union Oil Company Of California | Solids-free, essentially all-oil wellbore fluid |
| US5556832A (en) * | 1992-09-21 | 1996-09-17 | Union Oil Company Of California | Solids-free, essentially all-oil wellbore fluid |
| RU2142977C1 (ru) * | 1998-04-21 | 1999-12-20 | Кочетков Михаил Владимирович | Способ приготовления бурового раствора |
| US7407915B2 (en) * | 2005-11-29 | 2008-08-05 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Polymer hydration method using microemulsions |
Family Cites Families (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2606151A (en) * | 1949-05-07 | 1952-08-05 | Union Oil Co | Method of making drilling fluids |
| US3292183A (en) * | 1964-12-30 | 1966-12-20 | Story Milton | Head covering |
| US3852201A (en) * | 1970-12-23 | 1974-12-03 | J Jackson | A clay free aqueous drilling fluid |
| US4046197A (en) * | 1976-05-03 | 1977-09-06 | Exxon Production Research Company | Well completion and workover method |
| GB2000799A (en) * | 1977-07-05 | 1979-01-17 | Akzo Nv | Liquid cellulose ether-containing compositions |
| US4304677A (en) * | 1978-09-05 | 1981-12-08 | The Dow Chemical Company | Method of servicing wellbores |
| US4350601A (en) * | 1979-03-26 | 1982-09-21 | The Dow Chemical Co. | Preparation of viscosifiers for zinc salt workover and completion brines |
| US4330414A (en) * | 1980-02-08 | 1982-05-18 | Nl Industries, Inc. | Dispersible hydrophilic polymer compositions |
| US4392964A (en) * | 1980-05-05 | 1983-07-12 | Nl Industries, Inc. | Compositions and method for thickening aqueous brines |
| CA1168427A (en) * | 1980-08-08 | 1984-06-05 | Roy F. House | Method of producing a homogeneous viscous well servicing fluid within a borehole and well servicing fluid compositions |
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1981
- 1981-05-08 US US06/262,026 patent/US4476032A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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1982
- 1982-01-08 AR AR82288243A patent/AR246090A1/es active
- 1982-01-26 CA CA000394883A patent/CA1176442A/en not_active Expired
- 1982-02-04 NO NO820337A patent/NO159101C/no unknown
- 1982-02-17 NL NLAANVRAGE8200622,A patent/NL189861C/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-02-26 GB GB8205797A patent/GB2098259B/en not_active Expired
- 1982-04-02 BR BR8201885A patent/BR8201885A/pt unknown
- 1982-04-23 FR FR8207084A patent/FR2505349A1/fr active Granted
- 1982-05-07 MX MX192584A patent/MX160588A/es unknown
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1985
- 1985-05-23 SG SG380/85A patent/SG38085G/en unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| NL189861C (nl) | 1993-08-16 |
| AR246090A1 (es) | 1994-03-30 |
| GB2098259A (en) | 1982-11-17 |
| NO159101B (no) | 1988-08-22 |
| SG38085G (en) | 1985-11-15 |
| FR2505349A1 (fr) | 1982-11-12 |
| FR2505349B1 (enExample) | 1985-03-01 |
| NO820337L (no) | 1982-11-09 |
| GB2098259B (en) | 1985-04-03 |
| US4476032A (en) | 1984-10-09 |
| NL189861B (nl) | 1993-03-16 |
| NL8200622A (nl) | 1982-12-01 |
| BR8201885A (pt) | 1983-03-08 |
| MX160588A (es) | 1990-03-27 |
| NO159101C (no) | 1988-11-30 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| MKEC | Expiry (correction) | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |