Abstract: This invention relates to a method of fabricating or machining the fluid end of a high pressure pump and a fluid end produced by the method. The method includes sculpturing the front side of the fluid end which results in a non-planar surface. In this manner the internal stresses can be varied at critical points within the fluid end.
Abstract: Methods are provided for improved intervention processes in a well. Nanoparticles are added to a fluid containing a wetting agent to enhance wetting of solid surfaces in and around the well, leading to improved flow capacity of the well.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 15, 2009
Publication date:
April 22, 2010
Applicants:
FRAC TECH SERVICES, LTD., ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Inventors:
David L. Holcomb, Darsh T. Wasan, Alex D. Nikolov