Organophosphorus containing composites for use in well treatment operations

A composite having a solid particulate and a surface modifying treatment agent on the solid particulate wherein the surface modifying treatment agent has a hydrophobic tail and an anchor for adhering the hydrophobic tail onto the solid particulate. The anchor is an organophosphorus acid derivative....

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Main Authors Bhaduri, Sumit, Lant, Kimberly Spurlock, Qu, Qi, Bestaoui-Spurr, Naima, Le, Hoang, Monroe, Terry D, Beall, Brian B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.04.2020
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Summary:A composite having a solid particulate and a surface modifying treatment agent on the solid particulate wherein the surface modifying treatment agent has a hydrophobic tail and an anchor for adhering the hydrophobic tail onto the solid particulate. The anchor is an organophosphorus acid derivative. The composite may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation as well as a sand control particulate in a gravel packing operation. The presence of the surface modifying treatment agent on the surface of the solid particulate reduces the generation of fines and dust as well as the migration of sand during a hydraulic fracturing operation or a sand control operation. The presence of the surface modifying treatment agent on the surface of the solid particulate further enhances the crush resistance of the solid particulate.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201816042054