View source for 17958113. Activation Of Wellbore Sealants With Ultrasonic Waves After Placement In A Wellbore simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)

=Activation Of Wellbore Sealants With Ultrasonic Waves After Placement In A Wellbore=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.|Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.]]


[[Category:Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ernst Rudolf Man Schnell of Houston TX (US)|Ernst Rudolf Man Schnell of Houston TX (US)]][[Category:Ernst Rudolf Man Schnell of Houston TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Samuel J. Lewis of Houston TX (US)|Samuel J. Lewis of Houston TX (US)]][[Category:Samuel J. Lewis of Houston TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Keith Edward Blaschke of Duncan OK (US)|Keith Edward Blaschke of Duncan OK (US)]][[Category:Keith Edward Blaschke of Duncan OK (US)]]

==Activation Of Wellbore Sealants With Ultrasonic Waves After Placement In A Wellbore - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17958113 titled 'Activation Of Wellbore Sealants With Ultrasonic Waves After Placement In A Wellbore

==Simplified Explanation==

The method described in the abstract involves using an ultrasonic device to generate ultrasonic waves in a wellbore with a cement slurry, creating cavitation within the cement slurry, and allowing the cement slurry to set and form a hardened mass.

* Ultrasonic device introduced into wellbore with cement slurry
* Ultrasonic waves generated and transmitted into cement slurry
* Cavitation created within cement slurry
* Cement slurry allowed to set and harden

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in oil and gas well cementing operations to improve the quality and integrity of the cement bond between the casing and the formation.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps enhance the bonding strength and durability of the cement sheath in wellbores, reducing the risk of gas or fluid migration and ensuring well integrity.

== Benefits ==
- Improved cement bond quality
- Enhanced well integrity
- Reduced risk of gas or fluid migration

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing cementing operations in oil and gas wells
Title: Enhancing Wellbore Integrity with Ultrasonic Cementing Technology

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of ultrasonic devices in various industrial applications for enhancing material properties through cavitation.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to traditional cementing methods in terms of cost-effectiveness and efficiency? ===
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this ultrasonic cementing technology and traditional cementing methods in terms of cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

=== What are the potential environmental impacts of using ultrasonic waves in cementing operations? ===
The article does not address the potential environmental impacts of using ultrasonic waves in cementing operations, such as energy consumption or waste generation.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A method may comprise introducing an ultrasonic device into a wellbore with a cement slurry therein; generating ultrasonic waves with the ultrasonic device, wherein at least a portion of the ultrasonic waves are transmitted into at least a portion of the cement slurry; creating cavitation within at least the portion of the cement slurry with at least the portion of the ultrasonic waves; and allowing the cement slurry to set to form a hardened mass.



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