View source for 18441628. POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)

=POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY|SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY]]


[[Category:SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Wenwen Li of Pearland TX (US)|Wenwen Li of Pearland TX (US)]][[Category:Wenwen Li of Pearland TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Fakuen Frank Chang of Houston TX (US)|Fakuen Frank Chang of Houston TX (US)]][[Category:Fakuen Frank Chang of Houston TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Feng Liang of Cypress TX (US)|Feng Liang of Cypress TX (US)]][[Category:Feng Liang of Cypress TX (US)]]

==POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18441628 titled 'POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a method and system for consolidating a subterranean formation by injecting a water-in-oil emulsion to form a polyurethane resin, which cures to create a porous polymeric network.

* Water-in-oil emulsion injected into unconsolidated subterranean formation
* Emulsion includes comonomers in oil phase and catalyst in aqueous phase
* Polyurethane resin forms and cures to create porous polymeric network

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Injection of water-in-oil emulsion to consolidate subterranean formations
* Formation of polyurethane resin through emulsion with comonomers and catalyst
* Curing process to create porous polymeric network within the formation

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be applied in various industries such as oil and gas, geothermal energy, and underground storage facilities.

==Problems Solved==
* Consolidation of unconsolidated subterranean formations
* Creation of a stable and porous polymeric network within the formation

==Benefits==
* Enhanced stability and strength of subterranean formations
* Improved efficiency in resource extraction and storage operations

==Commercial Applications==
* "Subterranean Formation Consolidation Technology for Enhanced Resource Extraction and Storage Efficiency"

==Prior Art==
There is prior art related to the use of polyurethane resins for subterranean consolidation, but the specific method described in this patent application may offer unique advantages.

==Frequently Updated Research==
There may be ongoing research on the optimization of the water-in-oil emulsion composition for better consolidation results.

==Questions about Subterranean Formation Consolidation Technology==
===Question 1===
How does the curing process of the polyurethane resin contribute to the consolidation of the subterranean formation?

===Question 2===
What are the potential environmental impacts of using this technology in subterranean formations?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A method and a system for consolidating a subterranean formation are provided. An exemplary method includes injecting a water-in-oil emulsion into an unconsolidated subterranean formation, wherein the water-in-oil emulsion includes comonomers in an oil phase to form a polyurethane resin, and a catalyst in an aqueous phase. The method also includes allowing the polyurethane resin to cure to form a porous polymeric network.



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