Consolidation of subterranean formations

Patent · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1968

OSTI ID:5720167

Maly, G P; Smith, G H; Bernard, G G; Fox, J R

A method for consolidating incompetent clay-containing earth formations uses a resin-forming material that is injected into the formation and then hardened by the action of a curing agent or catalyst subject to adsorption by the clay. Adsorption of the catalyst is inhibited by first contacting the formation with a cationic surfactant prior to injection of the resin-forming material. The formation is preferably contacted with an amount of cationic surfactant sufficient to satisfy the ion-exchange capacity of the clay. (24 claims)

• Assignee: Union Oil Co. California
• Patent Number(s): US 3419072
• OSTI ID: 5720167
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADSORPTION
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CLAYS
GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS
INHIBITION
ION EXCHANGE
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