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Method of controlling loose sands and the like

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6947024
A method is described for controlling loose or incompetent sands and the like in a subterranean formation. A hydrocarbon liquid, having a consolidating fluid dissolved and dispersed therein to control the viscosity and spread of the consolidating fluid, is introduced into the formation and the consolidating fluid is caused to harden, thereby consolidating loose sands into a permeable mass. (52 claims)
Assignee:
Halliburton Co
Patent Number(s):
US 3776311
OSTI ID:
6947024
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English