Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Patent
1978-07-26
1980-03-18
Guynn, Herbert B.
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
252316, E21B 3313
Patent
active
041934539
ABSTRACT:
A method and composition for fracturing a subterranean formation which comprises (1) contacting a subterranean formation with an aqueous liquid comprising a propping agent and a composition containing water, acrylamide:methacrylate copolymer cross-linked with chromium (III) ion, in presence of carbonate ion, oxalate ion, and, optionally, persulfate ion, (2) applying pressure to said liquid, (3) maintaining said pressure to fracture said formation, (4) and said gel breaking within 24 hours of gel formation. The composition without the persulfate gel breaking is also useful for sand consolidation and fluid control.
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Clarke William C.
Guynn Herbert B.
McClain William T.
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
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