OA10899A - Method of thermally insulating a wellbore - Google Patents
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- OA10899A OA10899A OA9800196A OA9800196A OA10899A OA 10899 A OA10899 A OA 10899A OA 9800196 A OA9800196 A OA 9800196A OA 9800196 A OA9800196 A OA 9800196A OA 10899 A OA10899 A OA 10899A
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- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 24
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicium dioxide Chemical compound O=[Si]=O VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 48
- 239000000741 silica gel Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 39
- 229910002027 silica gel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 39
- NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N sodium silicate Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-][Si]([O-])=O NTHWMYGWWRZVTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 33
- 239000004115 Sodium Silicate Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 30
- 229910052911 sodium silicate Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 30
- 238000010793 Steam injection (oil industry) Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 239000003795 chemical substances by application Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 16
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 229940032158 sodium silicate Drugs 0.000 claims description 29
- 235000019794 sodium silicate Nutrition 0.000 claims description 29
- UDSFAEKRVUSQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Dimethyl adipate Chemical compound COC(=O)CCCCC(=O)OC UDSFAEKRVUSQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 22
- 239000003995 emulsifying agent Substances 0.000 claims description 13
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
- 239000000499 gel Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- BPQQTUXANYXVAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Orthosilicate Chemical compound [O-][Si]([O-])([O-])[O-] BPQQTUXANYXVAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 7
- OJURWUUOVGOHJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N methyl 2-[(2-acetyloxyphenyl)methyl-[2-[(2-acetyloxyphenyl)methyl-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]acetate Chemical compound C=1C=CC=C(OC(C)=O)C=1CN(CC(=O)OC)CCN(CC(=O)OC)CC1=CC=CC=C1OC(C)=O OJURWUUOVGOHJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000001413 cellular effect Effects 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000009835 boiling Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- 125000000118 dimethyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])* 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- MUXOBHXGJLMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Dimethyl succinate Chemical group COC(=O)CCC(=O)OC MUXOBHXGJLMRAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- YEJSPQZHMWGIGP-YFKPBYRVSA-N L-glutamic acid, dimethyl ester Chemical compound COC(=O)CC[C@H](N)C(=O)OC YEJSPQZHMWGIGP-YFKPBYRVSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- YEJSPQZHMWGIGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N dl-glutamic acid dimethyl ester Natural products COC(=O)CCC(N)C(=O)OC YEJSPQZHMWGIGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 150000002148 esters Chemical class 0.000 claims description 4
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000008016 vaporization Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001131 transforming effect Effects 0.000 claims 2
- WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N L-glutamic acid Chemical compound OC(=O)[C@@H](N)CCC(O)=O WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N 0.000 claims 1
- 229930195712 glutamate Natural products 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
- 229960001866 silicon dioxide Drugs 0.000 description 24
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 9
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 description 8
- RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Acetaminophen Chemical group CC(=O)NC1=CC=C(O)C=C1 RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 5
- LEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N glyoxal Chemical compound O=CC=O LEQAOMBKQFMDFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
- 238000009413 insulation Methods 0.000 description 5
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 5
- 239000003513 alkali Substances 0.000 description 4
- -1 anemulsifier Substances 0.000 description 4
- 238000002156 mixing Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000000377 silicon dioxide Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000000630 rising effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229940015043 glyoxal Drugs 0.000 description 2
- 238000005096 rolling process Methods 0.000 description 2
- LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethanol Chemical compound CCO LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000012190 activator Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000002474 experimental method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000002657 fibrous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000013312 flour Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000004088 foaming agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000007654 immersion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010348 incorporation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 150000007524 organic acids Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 235000005985 organic acids Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000000704 physical effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005086 pumping Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000009257 reactivity Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001105 regulatory effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 description 1
- PUZPDOWCWNUUKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium fluoride Chemical compound [F-].[Na+] PUZPDOWCWNUUKD-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004094 surface-active agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008719 thickening Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012546 transfer Methods 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
- C09K8/42—Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells
- C09K8/46—Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement
- C09K8/467—Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement containing additives for specific purposes
- C09K8/473—Density reducing additives, e.g. for obtaining foamed cement compositions
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C04—CEMENTS; CONCRETE; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS; REFRACTORIES
- C04B—LIME, MAGNESIA; SLAG; CEMENTS; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, e.g. MORTARS, CONCRETE OR LIKE BUILDING MATERIALS; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS; REFRACTORIES; TREATMENT OF NATURAL STONE
- C04B28/00—Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
- C04B28/24—Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing alkyl, ammonium or metal silicates; containing silica sols
- C04B28/26—Silicates of the alkali metals
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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
- C09K8/42—Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells
- C09K8/46—Compositions for cementing, e.g. for cementing casings into boreholes; Compositions for plugging, e.g. for killing wells containing inorganic binders, e.g. Portland cement
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B36/00—Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
- E21B36/003—Insulating arrangements
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- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Ceramic Engineering (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Silicon Compounds (AREA)
- Colloid Chemistry (AREA)
- Soil Conditioners And Soil-Stabilizing Materials (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6193797P | 1997-10-14 | 1997-10-14 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| OA10899A true OA10899A (en) | 2003-02-21 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OA9800196A OA10899A (en) | 1997-10-14 | 1998-10-14 | Method of thermally insulating a wellbore |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| US (1) | US6085839A (no) |
| CA (1) | CA2249896A1 (no) |
| NO (1) | NO984758L (no) |
| OA (1) | OA10899A (no) |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10141777A1 (de) | 2001-08-25 | 2003-03-06 | Basf Ag | Elastischer anorganischer Schaum |
| US7306039B2 (en) * | 2003-08-13 | 2007-12-11 | Bj Services Company | Methods of using crosslinkable compositions |
| US20060272727A1 (en) * | 2005-06-06 | 2006-12-07 | Dinon John L | Insulated pipe and method for preparing same |
| GB0605157D0 (en) * | 2006-03-15 | 2006-04-26 | Gramos Applied Ltd | Decontaminant formulations |
| US9004169B2 (en) * | 2011-03-31 | 2015-04-14 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Method of isolating and completing multiple zones within a wellbore |
| GB2533715A (en) * | 2013-09-23 | 2016-06-29 | Halliburton Energy Services Inc | A solidified, thermally insulating composition |
| US11279865B2 (en) | 2017-09-11 | 2022-03-22 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Well treatment fluid having an acidic nanoparticle based dispersion, an epoxy resin, and a polyamine |
| US10577526B2 (en) | 2017-09-11 | 2020-03-03 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Loss circulation material composition having an acidic nanoparticle based dispersion and polyamine |
| US10316238B2 (en) | 2017-09-11 | 2019-06-11 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Nanosilica dispersion for thermally insulating packer fluid |
| US10233380B1 (en) | 2017-09-11 | 2019-03-19 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Well treatment fluid having an acidic nanoparticle based dispersion and a polyamine |
| US10683452B2 (en) | 2017-09-11 | 2020-06-16 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Nanosilica dispersion for thermally insulating packer fluid |
| US10570699B2 (en) | 2017-11-14 | 2020-02-25 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Insulating fluid for thermal insulation |
| CA3153304A1 (en) | 2019-09-05 | 2021-03-11 | Saudi Arabian Oil Company | Propping open hydraulic fractures |
Family Cites Families (13)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CA875929A (en) * | 1971-07-20 | Esso Production Research Company | Method for completing wells to prevent paraffin deposits | |
| US3525399A (en) * | 1968-08-23 | 1970-08-25 | Exxon Production Research Co | Technique for insulating a wellbore with silicate foam |
| US3559738A (en) * | 1969-03-03 | 1971-02-02 | Exxon Production Research Co | Technique for steam injection |
| US3664424A (en) * | 1970-12-21 | 1972-05-23 | Exxon Production Research Co | Method for insulating a well |
| US3664425A (en) * | 1970-12-21 | 1972-05-23 | Exxon Production Research Co | Well insulation method |
| US3718184A (en) * | 1971-09-21 | 1973-02-27 | Exxon Production Research Co | Insulation for a wellbore |
| US3861469A (en) * | 1973-10-24 | 1975-01-21 | Exxon Production Research Co | Technique for insulating a wellbore with silicate foam |
| US4024919A (en) * | 1976-06-16 | 1977-05-24 | Exxon Production Research Company | Technique for insulating a wellbore with silicate foam |
| US4204919A (en) * | 1979-05-02 | 1980-05-27 | Sprague Electric Company | Treating etched aluminum electrolytic capacitor foil |
| FR2536386B1 (fr) * | 1982-11-24 | 1986-08-14 | Inst Francais Du Petrole | Nouveau materiau pour l'isolation thermique des puits de production d'huiles lourdes |
| US4534412A (en) * | 1983-12-09 | 1985-08-13 | Union Oil Company Of California | Continuous permeability reduction in subterranean reservoirs |
| US4783492A (en) * | 1983-12-09 | 1988-11-08 | Union Oil Company Of California | Continuous permeability reduction in subterranean reservoirs |
| DE3914850A1 (de) * | 1989-05-05 | 1990-11-08 | Basf Ag | Thermisches isoliermaterial auf der basis von pigmenthaltigen kieselsaeureaerogelen |
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- 1998-10-09 CA CA002249896A patent/CA2249896A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-10-12 NO NO984758A patent/NO984758L/no not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-10-13 US US09/170,188 patent/US6085839A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-10-14 OA OA9800196A patent/OA10899A/en unknown
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| CA2249896A1 (en) | 1999-04-14 |
| US6085839A (en) | 2000-07-11 |
| NO984758L (no) | 1999-04-15 |
| NO984758D0 (no) | 1998-10-12 |
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