Well having inhibited microbial growth

Details Well having inhibited microbial growth Well having inhibited microbial growth

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Kreck, John (Department: 3673)

Wells

Processes

Material placed in pores of formation to treat resident...

C210S170050

Reexamination Certificate

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07090016

ABSTRACT:
The invention includes methods of inhibiting microbial growth in a well. A packing material containing a mixture of a first material and an antimicrobial agent is provided to at least partially fill a well bore. One or more access tubes are provided in an annular space around a casing within the well bore. The access tubes have a first terminal opening located at or above a ground surface and have a length that extends from the first terminal opening at least part of the depth of the well bore. The access tubes have a second terminal opening located within the well bore. An antimicrobial material is supplied into the well bore through the first terminal opening of the access tubes. The invention also includes well constructs.

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