17938809. VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Potential Applications
- 1.5 Problems Solved
- 1.6 Benefits
- 1.7 Commercial Applications
- 1.8 Prior Art
- 1.9 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.10 Questions about Permeability Zone Control
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rajendra Arunkumar Kalgaonkar of Dhahran (SA)
Mohammed Abudullah Bataweel of Dhahran (SA)
Nour Othman Baqader of Dhahran (SA)
Muhammad Mansha of Dhahran (SA)
VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17938809 titled 'VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS FOR ACID DIVERSION IN DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS
The patent application describes a method of controlling a permeability zone in a reservoir using a diverter agent containing specific surfactants and an activator.
- The diverter agent includes a morpholinium-based zwitterionic surfactant with a sulfonate terminal moiety and an ammonium-based zwitterionic surfactant.
- When introduced into a wellbore, the diverter agent contacts a high permeability zone in the reservoir.
- The diverter agent heats and gels, forming a gelled diverter agent in the high permeability zone, creating a zone of decreased permeability.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in oil and gas reservoir management to control fluid flow and enhance production efficiency.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the challenge of managing permeability zones in reservoirs to optimize oil and gas recovery.
Benefits
The method offers a cost-effective solution for improving reservoir performance and maximizing hydrocarbon extraction.
Commercial Applications
With its potential to enhance oil and gas production, this technology could be valuable for oil companies and reservoir engineering firms seeking to optimize reservoir performance.
Prior Art
No specific information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research
There is no information available on frequently updated research relevant to this technology.
Questions about Permeability Zone Control
Question 1
How does the diverter agent interact with high permeability zones in the reservoir? The diverter agent contacts the high permeability zone and forms a gelled structure to reduce permeability.
Question 2
What are the key components of the diverter agent? The diverter agent consists of a morpholinium-based zwitterionic surfactant, an ammonium-based zwitterionic surfactant, and an activator.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of controlling a permeability zone in a reservoir includes introducing a diverter agent comprising a morpholinium based zwitterionic surfactant including a sulfonate terminal moiety, an ammonium-based zwitterionic surfactant, and an activator in a wellbore. Once introduced, the diverter agent contacts a high permeability zone in the reservoir. The diverter agent heats and gels to form a gelled diverter agent in the high permeability zone, subsequently forming a zone of decreased permeability
