OA12106A - Method of improving the permeability of an earth formation. - Google Patents
Method of improving the permeability of an earth formation. Download PDFInfo
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- OA12106A OA12106A OA1200200165A OA1200200165A OA12106A OA 12106 A OA12106 A OA 12106A OA 1200200165 A OA1200200165 A OA 1200200165A OA 1200200165 A OA1200200165 A OA 1200200165A OA 12106 A OA12106 A OA 12106A
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- shock wave
- wave generator
- wellbore
- shear
- liquid
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- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 26
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 17
- 230000035699 permeability Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 9
- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 34
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 230000001939 inductive effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000005086 pumping Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 3
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- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 claims description 11
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- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 claims description 6
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- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 claims 1
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- 239000011148 porous material Substances 0.000 abstract description 10
- 229910052900 illite Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L nonaaluminum;magnesium;tripotassium;1,3-dioxido-2,4,5-trioxa-1,3-disilabicyclo[1.1.1]pentane;iron(2+);oxygen(2-);fluoride;hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[F-].[Mg+2].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[K+].[K+].[K+].[Fe+2].O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2.O1[Si]2([O-])O[Si]1([O-])O2 VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 4
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000004927 clay Substances 0.000 description 1
- 125000004122 cyclic group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011435 rock Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010008 shearing Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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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
- E21B37/00—Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells
- E21B37/08—Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells cleaning in situ of down-hole filters, screens, e.g. casing perforations, or gravel packs
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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
- E21B28/00—Vibration generating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for stimulating production
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Investigation Of Foundation Soil And Reinforcement Of Foundation Soil By Compacting Or Drainage (AREA)
- Drilling And Exploitation, And Mining Machines And Methods (AREA)
- Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP99204024 | 1999-11-29 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| OA12106A true OA12106A (en) | 2006-05-04 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| OA1200200165A OA12106A (en) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-11-28 | Method of improving the permeability of an earth formation. |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
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| US (1) | US6460618B1 (fr) |
| EP (1) | EP1234095A1 (fr) |
| NO (1) | NO20022516L (fr) |
| OA (1) | OA12106A (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2001040618A1 (fr) |
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| US6814141B2 (en) | 2001-06-01 | 2004-11-09 | Exxonmobil Upstream Research Company | Method for improving oil recovery by delivering vibrational energy in a well fracture |
| US6675914B2 (en) * | 2002-02-19 | 2004-01-13 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Pressure reading tool |
| US7347284B2 (en) * | 2004-10-20 | 2008-03-25 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Apparatus and method for hard rock sidewall coring of a borehole |
| US7216738B2 (en) * | 2005-02-16 | 2007-05-15 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Acoustic stimulation method with axial driver actuating moment arms on tines |
| US7213681B2 (en) * | 2005-02-16 | 2007-05-08 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Acoustic stimulation tool with axial driver actuating moment arms on tines |
| US7405998B2 (en) * | 2005-06-01 | 2008-07-29 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Method and apparatus for generating fluid pressure pulses |
| US8113278B2 (en) | 2008-02-11 | 2012-02-14 | Hydroacoustics Inc. | System and method for enhanced oil recovery using an in-situ seismic energy generator |
| US20090250207A1 (en) * | 2008-04-07 | 2009-10-08 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Method and apparatus for sampling and/or testing downhole formations |
| US8082989B2 (en) * | 2008-08-19 | 2011-12-27 | Flow Industries Ltd. | Method for impulse stimulation of oil and gas well production |
| US7882895B2 (en) | 2008-08-19 | 2011-02-08 | Flow Industries Ltd. | Method for impulse stimulation of oil and gas well production |
| US9567819B2 (en) | 2009-07-14 | 2017-02-14 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Acoustic generator and associated methods and well systems |
| WO2011098422A2 (fr) * | 2010-02-12 | 2011-08-18 | Progress Ultrasonics Ag | Utilisation d'un transducteur ultrasonique et système et procédé pour traiter des liquides dans des puits |
| US20140190748A1 (en) * | 2012-06-14 | 2014-07-10 | John Bloomfield | Drilling device and process |
| WO2013188798A1 (fr) * | 2012-06-14 | 2013-12-19 | John Bloomfield | Dispositif et procédé de forage |
| US8706419B1 (en) | 2013-05-14 | 2014-04-22 | William C. Frazier | System and method for monitoring the change in permeability of a water well |
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- 2000-11-28 EP EP00985121A patent/EP1234095A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-11-28 WO PCT/EP2000/011999 patent/WO2001040618A1/fr not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-11-28 OA OA1200200165A patent/OA12106A/en unknown
- 2000-11-28 US US09/723,903 patent/US6460618B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2002
- 2002-05-28 NO NO20022516A patent/NO20022516L/no not_active Application Discontinuation
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| NO20022516D0 (no) | 2002-05-28 |
| EP1234095A1 (fr) | 2002-08-28 |
| US6460618B1 (en) | 2002-10-08 |
| NO20022516L (no) | 2002-07-09 |
| WO2001040618A1 (fr) | 2001-06-07 |
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