Sand consolidation methods

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E02D 3/12 (2006.01) C09K 8/575 (2006.01) C09K 17/48 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1182629

ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Methods are provided for selectively consolidating sand grains within a subterranean formation. First an acidic salt catalyst such as ZnCl2 is injected into the subterranean formation, wherein the acidic salt catalyst is adsorbed to the surface of the sand grains. Next a polymerizable resin composition such as furfuryl alcohol oligomer is introduced into the well formation. Poly- merization of the resin occurs upon exposure to the ele- vated well temperatures and contact with the acid salt catalyst adsorbed to the sand grains. The polymerized resin serves to consolidate the surfaces of the sand grains while retaining permeability through the pore spaces. An ester of a weak organic acid is included with the resin compositions to control the extent of a polymerization by consuming the water by-product formed during the polymerization reaction.

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