Wells – Processes – Specific propping feature
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Specific propping feature
C507S924000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036591
ABSTRACT:
A low density, spherical proppant made from kaolin clay having an alumina content distributed homogeneously throughout the pellets, an apparent specific gravity of from about 1.60 to about 2.10 g/cc, and a bulk density of from about 0.95 to about 1.30 g/cc. The low density is achieved by controlling the time and temperature of the firing process to be from about 1200 to about 1350° C. This low density proppant is useful in hydraulic fracturing of shallow oil and gas wells.
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