18441628. POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Subterranean Formation Consolidation Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
POROUS POLYURETHANE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF MATERIAL IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Fakuen Frank Chang of Houston 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.
