摘要:
A method for selectively reducing the permeability of the higher permeability zones of a subterranean reservoir having heterogeneous permeability, such permeability reduction occurring a substantial distance away from a well in which there is injected into the reservoir an aqueous solution or solutions of a water-soluble polymer, a material capable under certain conditions of at least partially cross-linking the polymer to form a gelatinous precipitate, and a water-soluble alkaline material in an amount sufficient to maintain the pH of the polymer-containing composition above about 9 until the composition has passed a substantial distance through the reservoir.
摘要:
Gels containing gas precursors and/or pathways are used to selectively reduce the flow of aqueous fluids with respect to the flow of nonaqueous fluids to enhance the recovery of the nonaqueous fluids from subterranean formations. The gels, while stable at reservoir conditions, are also readily degraded by gel degrading agents such as acids and therefore are also employed as fail-safe gels in subterranean gel treatments. In another embodiment, selective permeability is restored to a previously treated well by injecting a gas into the previous treated portions of the subterranean formation to displace any aqueous fluid obstructing the passage of the nonaqueous fluid through the polymer-coated pores or gel.
摘要:
Enhanced gel properties (e.g., faster gel time, higher attainable gel strengths) are achieved by reducing the pH and/or increasing the salt of a monovalent and/or divalent cation concentration of an aqueous reaction medium in which a polymer is reacted with an organic crosslinking agent. In addition, the gelation time of an aqueous composition comprising a polymer and an organic crosslinking agent is reduced by heating the composition above about 48.9.degree. C. (120.degree. F.) prior to injecting the composition into a subterranean formation. Alternatively, the gelation time of the aqueous composition is increased by incorporating a pH increasing agent into the composition.
摘要:
Gels stable in a subterranean formation at a temperature greater than about 175.degree. F. are formed using, inter alia, a stabilizing agent (e.g., a buffer having a buffering capacity at a pH of at least about 8 and/or a chelating agent).
摘要:
The gelation of a gelable composition is delayed by using, inter alia, a crosslinking rate retardant selected from the group consisting of epoxides, ethers, and mixtures thereof.
摘要:
Gels containing gas precursors and/or pathways are used to selectively reduce the flow of aqueous fluids with respect to the flow of nonaqueous fluids to enhance the recovery of the nonaqueous fluids from subterranean formations. The gels, while stable at reservoir conditions, are also readily degraded by gel degrading agents such as acids and therefore are also employed as fail-safe gels in subterranean gel treatments. In another embodiment, selective permeability is restored to a previously treated well by injecting a gas into the previous treated portions of the subterranean formation to displace any aqueous fluid obstructing the passage of the nonaqueous fluid through the polymer-coated pores or gel.
摘要:
Gels stable in a subterranean formation at a temperature greater than about 175.degree. F. are formed using, inter alia, a stabilizing agent (e.g., a buffer having a buffering capacity at a pH of at least about 8 and/or a chelating agent).
摘要:
Pathway-containing foamed gels enhance the recovery of the nonaqueous fluids from subterranean formations by selectively reducing the flow of aqueous fluids with respect to the flow of nonaqueous fluids.