Methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations using high ionic strength gelling agent polymers
a gelling agent and high ionic strength technology, applied in fluid removal, chemistry apparatus and processes, and wellbore/well accessories, etc., can solve the problems of less soluble hard water, less soluble carboxyl groups, and less salt sensitivity, so as to improve rheological properties and high ionic strength , the effect of high ionic strength
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[0027] To demonstrate stability of sulfonated gelling agent polymers to potassium chloride the viscocity of a 0.5% solution of sulfonated guar polymer was compared to that of a 0.5% solution of carboxymethyl guar at 75° F. Viscosity measurements were made with increasing additions of potassium chloride.
[0028] The results are shown in Table 1 below. The viscosity of carboxymethyl guar decreases significantly with initial additions of potassium chloride. The sulfonated polymer basically maintains its viscosity.
TABLE 1Viscosity After KCl AdditionViscosity, cP% KClCMG*SULF*026.3428.70.2520.29—0.520.15—119.0827.3218.7526.3318.8225.5418.6924.8518.4924.2618.1923.6718.1423.2817.8922.9917.6822.31017.6522.21117.9022.51217.6122.6
*CMG = Carboxymethyl guar
*SULF = Sulfonated guar
example 2
[0029] To demonstrate the superior stability of sulfonated gelling agent polymers in the presence of divalent cations, a 0.5% solution of sulfonated guar polymer was compared to that of a 0.5% solution of carboxymethyl guar. Viscosity measurements were made at 75° F. with increasing additions of calcium chloride.
[0030] The results are shown in Table 2 below. The viscosity of carboxymethyl guar decreases significantly with initial additions of calcium chloride. The sulfonated polymer basically maintains its viscosity.
TABLE 2Viscosity After CaCl2 AdditionViscosity, cP% CaCl2CMG*SULF*024.428.90.12519.928.70.2519.528.90.5019.828.90.75—28.91.020.628.92.021.728.93.022.229.14.022.729.15.02329.06.02329.1102630.6
*CMG = Carboxymethyl guar
*SULF = Sulfonated guar
example 3
[0031] The thermal stability of a carboxymethyl guar treating solution was compared to a sulfonated guar polymer treating solution of this invention. The polymer solutions were prepared at a concentration of 0.5 weight percent in deionized water. In two of the tests, a gel stabilizing agent comprised of sodium thiosulfate, was added as indicated in Table 3 below. The polymer solutions were hydrated at pH 7 and the viscosities were measured at 75° F. The solutions were sparged with nitrogen and heated in a pressure vessel under 100 psi to 300° F. for 4 hours. The solutions were then cooled to 75° F. and the viscosities were measured again.
[0032] As shown in Table 3, the solutions of sulfonated guar polymer had superior thermal stability compare to the carboxymethyl guar.
TABLE 3Effect of Time and Temperature on ViscosityGelGellingStabilizingFinalAgentAgentlb / 1000Initial ViscosityViscositySamplePolymergalcP @ 75 F.cP @ 75 F.*% of Initial Viscosity*1CarboxymethylguarNone39.022.25.62C...
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