Non-toxic high-density fluid for completion applications

    公开(公告)号:US11078393B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16159869

    申请日:2018-10-15

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Abstract: A modified high density brine for use in subterranean drilling and completion operations. The modified high density brine includes the addition of high density particle addition that can optionally be surface-modified. The resultant modified high density brine eliminates the need for toxic, corrosive, and costly ZrBr2 additions or other ionic additives to boost the density of the modified high density brine to 15-17 lbs./gallon or greater.

    NON-TOXIC HIGH-DENSITY FLUID FOR COMPLETION APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20210230468A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US17230229

    申请日:2021-04-14

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Abstract: A modified high density brine for use in subterranean drilling and completion operations. The modified high density brine includes the addition of high density particle addition that can optionally be surface-modified. The resultant modified high density brine eliminates the need for toxic, corrosive, and costly ZrBr2 additions or other ionic additives to boost the density of the modified high density brine to 15-17 lbs./gallon or greater.

    Galvanically-active in situ formed particles for controlled rate dissolving tools

    公开(公告)号:US10689740B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-23

    申请号:US16158915

    申请日:2018-10-12

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Abstract: A castable, moldable, and/or extrudable structure using a metallic primary alloy. One or more additives are added to the metallic primary alloy so that in situ galvanically-active reinforcement particles are formed in the melt or on cooling from the melt. The composite contains an optimal composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rate in the entire composite. The in situ formed galvanically-active particles can be used to enhance mechanical properties of the composite, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The final casting can also be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final composite over the as-cast material.

    In Situ Expandable Tubulars
    34.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190264543A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US16410332

    申请日:2019-05-13

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Inventor: Andrew Sherman

    Abstract: Expandable tube members that are fabricated from a composite material that includes a structural plastic, which structural plastic includes phase change materials that undergo a permanent expansion upon exposure to wellbore conditions. This permanent expansion of the structural plastic causes the expandable tube member to expand radially and/or longitudinally without the use of an expansion tool. The expandable tube member can be used to control fluid loss, patch wells, stabilize a formation in a wellbore, enhance flow, provide sand screening, and repair damaged pipes, casings, or liners.

    Galvanically-Active In Situ Formed Particles for Controlled Rate Dissolving Tools

    公开(公告)号:US20190048448A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-14

    申请号:US16158915

    申请日:2018-10-12

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    CPC classification number: C22F1/06 C22C1/02 C22C23/00 C22C23/02

    Abstract: A castable, moldable, and/or extrudable structure using a metallic primary alloy. One or more additives are added to the metallic primary alloy so that in situ galvanically-active reinforcement particles are formed in the melt or on cooling from the melt. The composite contains an optimal composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rate in the entire composite. The in situ formed galvanically-active particles can be used to enhance mechanical properties of the composite, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The final casting can also be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final composite over the as-cast material.

    Fluid Activated Disintegrating Metal System
    36.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180362415A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US16110550

    申请日:2018-08-23

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Abstract: An engineered composite system designed to be passive or inert under one set of conditions, but becomes active when exposed to a second set of conditions. This system can include a dissolving or disintegrating core, and a surface coating that has higher strength or which only dissolves under certain temperature and pH conditions, or in selected fluids. These reactive materials are useful for oil and gas completions and well stimulation processes, enhanced oil and gas recovery operations, as well as in defensive and mining applications requiring high energy density and good mechanical properties, but which can be stored and used for long periods of time without degradation.

    In Situ Expandable Tubulars
    37.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180087350A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15819548

    申请日:2017-11-21

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    Inventor: Andrew Sherman

    Abstract: Expandable tube members that are fabricated from a composite material that includes a structural plastic, which structural plastic includes phase change materials that undergo a permanent expansion upon exposure to wellbore conditions. This permanent expansion of the structural plastic causes the expandable tube member to expand radially and/or longitudinally without the use of an expansion tool. The expandable tube member can be used to control fluid loss, patch wells, stabilize a formation in a wellbore, enhance flow, provide sand screening, and repair damaged pipes, casings, or liners.

    Galvanically-active in situ formed particles for controlled rate dissolving tools

    公开(公告)号:US09903010B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US14689295

    申请日:2015-04-17

    Applicant: Terves Inc.

    CPC classification number: C22F1/06 C22C1/02 C22C23/00 C22C23/02

    Abstract: A castable, moldable, and/or extrudable structure using a metallic primary alloy. One or more additives are added to the metallic primary alloy so that in situ galvanically-active reinforcement particles are formed in the melt or on cooling from the melt. The composite contain an optimal composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rate in the entire composite. The in situ formed galvanically-active particles can be used to enhance mechanical properties of the composite, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The final casting can also be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final composite over the as-cast material.

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