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Effects of acids on gravels and proppants

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/13842-PA· OSTI ID:7121365
The effects of acids on the integrity of gravels and proppants should be considered in acid treatments. This paper reports on the influence of acid type, acid concentration, and contact duration on the acid solubility of five sands and bauxitic materials. The effects of the acids on the mechanical strength and the size distribution of the solids are determined. The authors found that intermediate-density and low-density bauxites (IDB and LDB) are very soluble in HF acid and that sintered bauxite is weakened by HF acid.
Research Organization:
Chevron Oil Field Research Co., La Habra, CA (US)
OSTI ID:
7121365
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN SPENE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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