17551946. METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rajendra Arunkumar Kalgaonkar of Dhahran (SA)
METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17551946 titled 'METHODS TO USE WATER SHUTOFF MATERIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALKALINE NANOSILICA DISPERSION AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for reducing water production in a wellbore. This is achieved by introducing an alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a sodium bicarbonate activator to the wellbore, which then forms a gelled solid in the water producing zone. This solid helps to reduce water production in the wellbore.
- Method for reducing water production in a wellbore
- Introduces alkaline nanosilica dispersion to the wellbore
- Alkaline nanosilica dispersion contacts water producing zone
- Introduces sodium bicarbonate activator to the wellbore
- Sodium bicarbonate activator contacts alkaline nanosilica dispersion in water producing zone
- Forms gelled solid from water shutoff material in water producing zone
- Gelled solid reduces water production in the wellbore
Potential Applications
- Oil and gas industry
- Wellbore operations
- Water management in wells
Problems Solved
- Excessive water production in wellbores
- Water interfering with oil and gas production
- Costly and time-consuming water control methods
Benefits
- Reduces water production in wellbores
- Improves oil and gas production efficiency
- Cost-effective and efficient water control method
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure relates a method of reducing water production in a wellbore, which may include introducing an alkaline nanosilica dispersion to the wellbore such that it contacts a water producing zone of the wellbore, introducing a sodium bicarbonate activator to the wellbore such that it contacts the alkaline nanosilica dispersion in the water producing zone, and forming a gelled solid from the water shutoff material in the water producing zone, thereby reducing water production in the wellbore.
