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Method of forming a consolidated gravel pack

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6563067
A permeable consolidated gravel pack is placed in a borehole adjacent to an incompetent formation by first emplacing a self-breaking gel in the formation to temporarily plug the formation, and then injecting a slurry of treated particulate matter, e.g., resin-coated sand, to form the consolidated gravel pack. The method is particularly useful for the treatment of incompetent formations having unusually low pressures and high permeabilities. (17 claims)
Assignee:
Dow Chemical Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4016931
OSTI ID:
6563067
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English