Wells – Processes – Graveling or filter forming
Patent
1990-08-24
1991-11-05
Suchfield, George A.
Wells
Processes
Graveling or filter forming
166205, 166296, 166300, E21B 4304, E21B 4308
Patent
active
050624849
ABSTRACT:
A method of gravel packaging a well penetrating and in fluid communication with a subterranean formation or zone by sealing the apertures of a gravel pack liner, except near the bottom of the liner, against entry of slurry fluid. This prevents gravel from clogging the apertures or bridging the annulus between the liner and the well bore. An immobile gel provides the sealing function, and a breaker eventually breaks the gel, thereby permitting removal of the gel and unblocking the apertures. The gel is formed from a suitable liquid composition containing the gel breaker, and may be applied to the liner prior to lowering the liner and wash pipe into the well bore.
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Falk David O.
Schroeder, Jr. Donald E.
Ebel Jack E.
Hummel Jack L.
Marathon Oil Company
Suchfield George A.
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