Abstract:
A downhole actuation system comprises an actuation mechanism comprising an indicator (304); a wellbore tubular (302); and a collet (200) coupled to the wellbore tubular. The collet comprises a collet protrusion (206) disposed on one or more collet springs (204), and the collet protrusion has a position on the one or more collet springs that is configured to provide a first longitudinal force to the indicator in a first direction and a second longitudinal force to the indicator in a second direction. The first longitudinal force is different than the second longitudinal force.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improved propped fracture geometry for high permeability reservoirs are provided. In one embodiment, a method of determining a pad volume and proppant volume for fracturing a subterranean formation is provided comprising selecting a proppant volume for placement in a fracture to be created in a subterranean formation; determining a desired fracture geometry for the fracture; calculating a pad volume sufficient to create the desired fracture geometry in the subterranean formation at a lower fluid efficiency value; calculating a fracture length that would result from injecting the pad volume into the subterranean formation at an upper fluid efficiency value; calculating a fracture width that corresponds to the calculated fracture length; and calculating a proppant volume sufficient to fill a fracture having the calculated length and width.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method includes preparing a sealant composition containing a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into the wellbore and is subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition.
Abstract:
One method described includes the steps of: providing an HPG concentrate having a polymer load of about 2 to about 25% w/v and being present in a worse-than-theta aqueous solvent, the HPG concentrate comprising HPG polymer and an aqueous based solvent that comprises water and a non-solvent for the HPG that is soluble in the aqueous based solvent; and diluting the HPG concentrate with an aqueous fluid to form a subterranean treatment fluid.
Abstract:
A solid oral pharmaceutical composition comprises greater than 100 mg of imatinib, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising than greater than 100 mg of imatinib, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients comprises manufacturing a solid oral pharmaceutical composition by granulating imatimib with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. A solid oral pharmaceutical composition for use in medicine comprises greater than 100 mg of imatinib, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
Abstract:
Treatments and compounds useful in subterranean formations are discussed, with particular attention to those formations where surfaces may be subject to silica scale build-up. Certain embodiments pertain to utilizing silica scale control additives with remediation and stimulation treatments. One example of a suitable method includes providing an acidic treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid, an acid, and a silica scale control additive; contacting at least a portion of a subterranean formation with the acidic treatment fluid; and allowing the acidic treatment fluid to interact with silica scale buildup in the subterranean formation so that at least a portion of the silica scale buildup is removed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to providing controlled delivery of subterranean fluid additives to a well bore treatment fluid and/or a surrounding subterranean environment using intelligent materials that respond to a magnetic stimulus to release subterranean fluid additives downhole in a subterranean environment. Methods disclosed include a method of releasing a subterranean fluid additive in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a magnetically- sensitive component that comprises a subterranean fluid additive; providing a magnetic source; and releasing the subterranean fluid additive in the subterranean formation from the magnetically-sensitive component using a magnetic force generated from the magnetic source.
Abstract:
A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: (A) introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, the cement composition comprising: (i) cement; (ii) water; and (iii) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and any combination thereof, wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon; and (B) allowing the cement composition to set. According to an embodiment, the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30 % by weight of the cement. A cement composition for use in an oil or gas well comprises: (A) cement; (B) water; and (C) a high- density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and a combination thereof, wherein the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30 % by weight of the cement, and wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon.
Abstract:
A method of treating a subterranean formation is disclosed, wherein the method comprises: providing an aqueous-based fracturing fluid; placing the aqueous-based fracturing fluid into a subterranean formation; placing an erosion agent in the aqueous-based fracturing fluid and/or the subterranean formation; allowing a channel to form within a fracture network in the subterranean formation; providing a plasticity modification fluid that comprises an embrittlement modification agent; placing the plasticity modification fluid into the subterranean formation; and embrittling rock surrounding the fracture network.
Abstract:
According to an embodiment, a method for thermally insulating a portion of a tubular located inside an enclosed conduit comprises the steps of: (A) introducing a grouting composition into an annulus between the tubular and the enclosed conduit, the grouting composition comprising: (i) a water-swellable binding material comprising water-swellable clay; (ii) an aqueous liquid, wherein the aqueous liquid is the continuous phase of the grouting composition; and (iii) an insulating material; and (B) allowing the grouting composition to set after the step of introducing, wherein after setting the grouting composition has a thermal conductivity of less than 0.3 BTU/hr . ft . °F (0.5 w/m °C). According to another embodiment, a grouting composition for use in insulating a portion of a tubular located inside an enclosed conduit comprises: (A) a water-swellable binding material comprising water-swellable clay; (B) an aqueous liquid, wherein the aqueous liquid is the continuous phase of the grouting composition; and (C) an insulating material, wherein after the grouting composition has set, the grouting composition has a thermal conductivity of less than 0.3 BTU/hr . ft . °F (0.5 w/m °C).