Propping subterranean formation fractures

Details Propping subterranean formation fractures Propping subterranean formation fractures

1975-07-11

1977-06-14

Purser, Ernest R.

Wells

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Specific propping feature

166281, E21B 4326

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040291499

ABSTRACT:
A method of propping fractures in a subterranean formation whereby a high viscosity fluid is introduced into the formation to open and extend the fractures, the high viscosity fluid containing slugs of a hardenable liquid which are carried into and held in spaced relationship in the fractures and permitted to harden therein whereby the fractures are propped in the open position.

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patent: 3654992 (1972-04-01), Harnsberger et al.
patent: 3850247 (1974-11-01), Tinsley

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