摘要:
Compositions and methods for improving the mechanical properties of elastomers for downhole sealing applications are provided. An embodiment is a composition comprising: a base elastomer; a curative agent; and a semi-crystalline polymer. Another embodiment is a tool comprising: at least one component comprising a vulcanized elastomer, wherein the vulcanized elastomer comprises a base elastomer, a curative agent, and a semi-crystalline polymer. Another embodiment is a method comprising: blending a base elastomer, a curative agent, and a semi-crystalline polymer to form a mixture; placing the mixture in a mold; and vulcanizing the mixture.
摘要:
When performing subterranean treatment operations, it can be desirable to temporarily divert or block fluid flow by forming a degradable fluid seal. Methods for forming a degradable fluid seal can comprise: providing a sealing composition comprising : a degradable polymer, and a water-soluble material comprising a first portion and a second portion of rigid particulates, each portion having a sealing time and a particulate size distribution associated therewith, the particulate size distributions of the first portion and the second portion differing from one another; determining an amount of the first portion relative to the second portion needed to produce a degradable fluid seal having a desired sealing time that is different than that of the sealing time of either the first portion or the second portion; introducing the sealing composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the sealing composition to form a degradable fluid seal in the subterranean formation.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the use of composite material in downhole applications, and more particularly, relates to methods of making composite material comprising reinforced amorphous polylactic acid and methods of use related thereto. Some methods comprise providing an amorphous polylactic acid and a solid reinforcing material; forming a composite material by melting the amorphous polylactic acid and mixing it with the solid reinforcing material; and, using the composite material in a downhole application.
摘要:
Method including the steps of providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid and polymeric particulates wherein the polymeric particulates comprise a degradable polymer and a plasticizer and exhibit a Tg above about -15°C; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation having a temperature above about 65°C such that the particulates transform from rigid to malleable form and are able to provide fluid loss, seal the rock surfaces for fluid diversion, or plug an area along the annulus of a well bore; and, degrading the malleable particulates over time in the subterranean formation.
摘要:
The present invention relates to low environmental impact treatment fluids comprising a compliant crosslinking agent, and methods of use employing such treatment fluids to treat subterranean formations. The methods include providing a low environmental impact treatment fluid including an aqueous base fluid, a viscosifying agent, and a compliant crosslinking agent that comprises an iron ion and a non-iron crosslinking metal ion; and placing the treatment fluid in a subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the viscosifying agent may be a compliant viscosifying agent.
摘要:
Methods and compositions using gel compositions in treatment fluids employed in subterranean operations. A method includes providing a degradable gel precursor as a solid or dispersion in which substantially all the water has been removed, the degradable gel precursor being formed by a combination of a monomer and a degradable crosslinking agent of formula R 1 --[A]--[R 3 ]--[B]--R 2 , wherein R 1 and R 2 may be the same or different, and includes at least one group selected from a substituted or unsubstituted ethylenically unsaturated group, /V-acryloyl, O -acryloyl, vinyl, allyl, maleic anydride, a derivative thereof, and a combination thereof, A and B comprise optional bridging units, and R 3 comprises a degradable group or polymer, the method including placing the degradable gel precursor in an aqueous base fluid thereby forming a treatment fluid which includes a degradable gel, and placing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the use of degradable coatings suitable for use on downhole tools. In particular, the present invention relates to pliable coatings for use on downhole tools that have been designed to be able to resist flaking or breaking off of the tool in response to a physical shock. Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods of reacting lactic acid, glycolic acid, or a combination thereof in a polymerization reaction to form a degradable polymer; combining the degradable polymer and a plasticizer to form a coating composition; applying the coating composition to a downhole tool; placing the coated downhole tool into a portion of a subterranean formation; and, hydrolyzing the degradable polymer of the coating composition to release an acid and degrade the coating.
摘要:
Methods including providing a downhole tool or a component thereof comprising a plasticized polymer composition that comprises a polymer and a water-soluble plasticizer, wherein the plasticized polymer composition has a first deflection test value; exposing the downhole tool or the component thereof to an aqueous-based medium; allowing the water-soluble plasticizer to leach out of the downhole tool or the component thereof, wherein the plasticized polymer composition has a second deflection test value after exposure to the aqueous- based medium, and wherein the second deflection test value is less than about 10% of the first deflection test, value; and placing the downhole tool or the component thereof in a subterranean formation.