Preparation and use of gelable silicate solutions in oil field a

Details Preparation and use of gelable silicate solutions in oil field a Preparation and use of gelable silicate solutions in oil field a

1991-08-15

1992-12-08

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

166291, 166300, 106633, E21B 33138, E21B 3316

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active

051689286

ABSTRACT:
A gelable silicate solution prepared by mixing fumed silica and an alkali metal hydroxide with water is provided. The silicate solution is used to form a seal or plug in one or more subterranean formations or in a well bore penetrating the formations by pumping the solution into a desired location in the well bore or formations and allowing the silicate solution to gel therein.

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