Well Treatment Fluids and Methods Utilizing Nano-Particles
AssigneeHalliburton Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsCraig Wayne Roddy, Jiten Chatterji, Roger Stanley Cromwell
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Abstract
Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.
Claims20
A fracturing fluid comprising a nano-sized proppant.
A fracturing fluid comprising a particulate blend of nano-sized proppant and particulates with a particle size greater than 1 millimeter.
A fracturing fluid comprising a particulate blend of nano-sized proppant and particulates with a particle size greater than 1 millimeter;
- wherein the nano-sized proppant has a particle size of less than or equal to about 100 nm;
- wherein the nano-sized proppant is selected from the group consisting of nano-silica, nano-aluminum, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide and combinations thereof;
- and wherein the fracturing fluid has a density of about 4 pounds per gallon to about 20 pounds per gallon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.