摘要:
The permeability of a subterranean oil-bearing formation is controlled by the injection of an aqueous solution of a cross-linked block copolymer containing polar and non-polar segments, with the polar segments generally making up as least 50 percent, usually 60 to 99 percent, of the copolymer. The polar segments are derived from an alkylene oxide and the non-polar segments from styrene or an alkyl styrene either by itself or with a diene. The copolymers are cross-linked with an amino resin or a combination of a phenolic and a water-dispersible aldehyde component. The resulting copolymer gels are stable at low pH conditions, such as those of CO.sub.2 flood conditions.
摘要:
A method for selectively closing pores in a formation's zone of greater permeability. A rehealable Xanthan or Alcaligenes biopolymer in an aqueous medium is combined with an organic or transition metal cross-linker which forms a first stage selective ex-situ gel. Second stage non-selective gel precursors are also included. The second stage gel comprises a polymer cross-linked with organic cross-linkers so as to form an in-situ gel more able to withstand formation conditions. The combination is injected into a formation after the first stage gel forms where it selectively enters a zone of greater permeability carrying therewith said non-selective gel. Once in the formation's zone of greater permeability, the gel reheals and forms a rigid gel having the desirable characteristics of the non-selective gel.
摘要:
A composition capable of selectively plugging highly permeable zones in a subterranean formation. The composition forms a gel subsequent to its injection into the formation via an injection well. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a welan gum heteropolysaccharide biopolymer produced by the fermentation of a microorganism of the genus Alcaligenes, a phenolic compound, an aldehyde and water. The compositions of this invention will form stable gels even in low salinity brines. Also provided is a process for selectively plugging regions of higher permeability within an oil-bearing subterranean formation to improve sweep efficiency during a fluid flood oil recovery process using the gel-forming compositions of this invention.
摘要:
A composition of matter where a polymer is partially hydrolyzed to form a polymer intermediate which can be gelled. Said polymer intermediate consists of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane-3 sulfonate, N-vinyl-N-methyl acetamide, acrylamide, and an alkali metal hydroxide. When cross-linked with a transitional metal ion said polymer intermediate forms a gel suitable for profile control use under harsh conditions. Said gel is exceptionally stable under the hot temperature and saline conditions encountered in profile control usage during a water flood or carbon dioxide oil recovery operation.
摘要:
A composition capable of selectively plugging highly permeable zones in a subterranean formation. The composition forms a gel subsequent to its injection into the formation via an injection wall. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a welan gum heteropolysaccharide biopolymer produced by the fermentation of a microorganism of the genus Alcaligenes, a phenolic compound, an aldehyde and water. The compositions of this invention will form stable gels even in low salinity brines. Also provided is a process for selectively plugging regions of higher permeability within an oil-bearing subterranean formation to improve sweep efficiency during a fluid flood oil recovery process using the gel-forming compositions of this invention.
摘要:
The permeability of a subterranean oil-bearing formation is controlled by the injection of an aqueous solution of a cross-linked block copolymer containing polar and non-polar segments, with the polar segments generally making up at least 50 percent, usually 60 to 99 percent, of the copolymer. The polar segments are derived from an alkylene oxide and the non-polar segments from styrene or an alkyl styrene either by itself or with a diene. The copolymers are cross-linked with an amino resin or a combination of a phenolic and a water-dispersible aldehyde component. The resulting copolymer gels are stable at low pH conditions, such as those of CO.sub.2 flood conditions.
摘要:
A method of enhancing the amount of oil recovered from a subterranean oil-bearing formation by controlling the profile of the formation by introducing a predetermined first amount of a permeability control agent in a non-gelatinous state into the formation so that it contacts at least a portion of the formation. A portion of the pores of the formation are plugged by allowing contact to be maintained for a sufficient period of time allowing the first portion to gel. The first amount constitutes a portion of the total amount required to improve the profile of the formation. A predetermined second amount of permeability control agent is thereafter introduced, in a non-gelatinous state, into the formation which contacts the first amount and the portion of the formation not contacted by the first amount for a time period sufficient to gelatinize the second amount so as to plug the remaining unproductive pores of the formation. The second amount constitutes the remaining portion of the total amount required to improve the profile of the formation. Complete profile control is attained while not requiring any greater quantities of permeability control agent than those typically required in a single step profile control treatment.
摘要:
A gel-forming composition capable of plugging highly permeable zones in a subterranean formation. The composition comprises water, a water-dispersible polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and a crosslinking agent which is a mixture of an aldehyde and a phenolic component in an amount effective to cause gelation of the aqueous solution of the copolymer. The resultant gel is exceptionally thermally stable and, therefore, can be used as an effective profile control agent in all enhanced oil recovery operations, including steam flooding. Also provided is a process for recovering oil from a subterranean oil-bearing formation.
摘要:
A gel-forming composition capable of plugging highly permeable zones in a subterranean formation. The composition comprises water, a water-dispersible polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and a crosslinking agent which is a mixture of an aldehyde and a phenolic component in an amount effective to cause gelation of the aqueous solution of the copolymer. The resultant gel is exceptionally thermally stable and, therefore, can be used as an effective profile control agent in all enhanced oil recovery operations, including steam flooding. Also provided is a process for recovering oil from a subterranean oil-bearing formation.
摘要:
A novel cross-linked polymer is obtained by cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol with a cross-linking agent which is a mixture of a phenolic component and an aldehyde or a mixture of a naphtholic component and an aldehyde. The resulting polymer is exceptionally thermally stable and, therefore, can be used as an effective permeability control agent in all enhanced oil recovery operations, including steam flooding.