Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110048697 | SONICALLY ACTIVATING SETTABLE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for sonically activating cement slurries. In some implementations, a composition for treating a subterranean formation includes a settable composition and an activator. The activator is released in response to a sonic signal to initiate setting of the settable composition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048711 | METHODS OF SONICALLY ACTIVATING CEMENT COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for sonically activating cement slurries. In some implementations, a method of treating a subterranean formation includes positioning a settable composition including a capsule in a wellbore. The capsule is used to increase a setting rate in response to at least sonic signals. A sonic signal is transmitted to at least a portion of the settable composition to release an activator from the capsule. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048713 | Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to methods useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method includes preparing a sealant composition containing a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into the wellbore and is subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048715 | Radiation-Induced Thickening for Set-On-Command Sealant Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention includes methods relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore by preparing a sealant composition comprising a fluid component and a polymeric additive component, placing the sealant composition into a wellbore and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive components and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054067 | Radiation-Induced Thickening for Set-On-Command Sealant Compositions - The present invention includes compositions relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a sealant composition having a fluid component and a polymeric additive component can be subjected to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive components and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054068 | Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Compositions - The present invention relates to compositions useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a composition includes a sealant composition containing a wellbore treatment fluid and a set modifier component. The sealant composition can be placed into the wellbore and subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the setting of the sealant composition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110265996 | Radiation-Induced Thickening for Set-On-Command Sealant Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention includes methods relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore by preparing a sealant composition comprising a fluid component and a polymeric additive component, placing the sealant composition into a wellbore and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive components and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272141 | Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Sealant Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to methods useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method includes preparing a sealant composition containing a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into the wellbore and is subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272142 | Radiation-Induced Thickening and Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Sealant Compositions and Methods of Use - The present invention includes methods and compositions relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore includes preparing a sealant composition having a fluid component, a polymeric additive constituent, and a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into a wellbore and subjected to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive constituents and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. The ionizing radiation also alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition. | 11-10-2011 |
20120281428 | REFLECTIVE NANOFIBER LIGHTING DEVICES - A fiber-based reflective lighting device and a lighting device. The fiber-based reflective lighting device includes a source configured to generate a primary light, a mat of reflective fibers which diffusely reflects light upon illumination with at least the primary light, and a light exit configured to emanate the reflected light. The lighting device includes a housing, a source configured to generate primary light and direct the primary light into the housing, a reflective mat of fibers disposed inside the housing at a position to reflect the primary light, and a light exit in the housing configured to emanate the reflected light from the housing. | 11-08-2012 |
20130000891 | Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Compositions and Methods of Use - Methods of isolating a portion of a wellbore comprising placing a sealant composition into a subterranean formation after drilling of the wellbore therein and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation wherein subjecting the sealant composition to the ionizing radiation alters the set modifier. The sealant composition comprises a set modifier selected from the group consisting of an accelerator, an oxidizing agent, a set retarder, and combinations thereof. And the sealant composition comprises a polymeric component. | 01-03-2013 |
20140116298 | Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-on-Command Sealant Compositions - Sealant compositions comprising: a wellbore treatment fluid; a set modifier; and, a polymeric component that inhibits release of the set modifier; wherein exposure to ionizing radiation causes degradation of the polymeric component resulting in release of the set modifier and an increase in the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. | 05-01-2014 |
20140209298 | High Efficiency Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Compositions and Methods of Use - Systems and methods that utilize bremsstrahlung radiation may be used to facilitate the setting of a settable composition. For example, a method may include providing a settable composition in a portion of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, a portion of the subterranean formation, or both; conveying an electron accelerator tool along the wellbore proximal to the settable composition; producing an electron beam in the electron accelerator tool with a trajectory that impinges a converter material, thereby converting the electron beam to bremsstrahlung photons; and irradiating the settable composition with the bremsstrahlung photons. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209308 | High Efficiency Radiation-Induced Triggering for Set-On-Command Compositions and Methods of Use - Compositions and methods for hydrocarbon exploration and production operations, such as subterranean cementing operations that allow for greater control over the setting of fluids or slurries used during such operations including placing a sealant composition having a polymerizable additive into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, and subjecting the sealant composition to a radiation dose of from about 1 to about 1000 grays, so as to form a seal therein. | 07-31-2014 |