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US 2002/0117302 A1Published application
Method for consolidation of sand formations using nanoparticles
AssigneeIntevep, S.A.
InventorsDouglas Espin, Juan Carlos Chavez, Aaron Ranson
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for consolidating an unconsolidated formation, which method includes the steps of providing a well drilled to an unconsolidated formation, providing a consolidation fluid in the form of a fluid suspension of nanoparticles, and flowing said consolidation fluid through the well and into the unconsolidated formation so as to position the nanoparticles between grains of the unconsolidated formation whereby the formation is consolidated over time.
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A method for consolidating an unconsolidated formation, comprising the steps of:
- providing a well drilled to an unconsolidated formation;
- providing a consolidation fluid comprising a fluid suspension of nanoparticles;
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- flowing said consolidation fluid through said well and into said unconsolidated formation so as to contact said nanoparticles with the grains of said unconsolidated formation.
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