C. Haskin
1976
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Abstract
Hydroxy-aluminum chemical (OH-Al) has been used in hundreds of wells to sustain production by stabilizing clays that cause permeability damage and well sanding. Commonly used in conjunction with other well stimulation processes, OH-Al has prolonged the stimulated production response and extended the life of producing equipment. Among the many successful treatments have been some failures; however, the number of failures has been small relative to the number of successful OH-Al treatments that have been done. Mechanically damaged wells, down-hole placement problems, poor job design, and failure to consider the limitations of the OH-Al chemical have been the primary causes of failure among most of the unsuccessful treatments that have been reported.