Patents by Inventor Wengang Li

Wengang Li has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220135864
    Abstract: A silicon oxide Janus nanosheets relatively permeability modifier (RPM) for carbonate and sandstone formations. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM may be used to treat a water and hydrocarbon producing carbonate or sandstone formation to reduce water permeability in the formation and increase the production of hydrocarbons. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for carbonate formations includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for sandstone formations includes a first side having positively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The negatively charged functional groups may include a negatively charged oxygen group groups and hydroxyl groups. The positively charged functional groups may include amino groups and an amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Patent number: 11261368
    Abstract: A silicon oxide Janus nanosheets relatively permeability modifier (RPM) for carbonate and sandstone formations. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM may be used to treat a water and hydrocarbon producing carbonate or sandstone formation to reduce water permeability in the formation and increase the production of hydrocarbons. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for carbonate formations includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for sandstone formations includes a first side having positively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The negatively charged functional groups may include a negatively charged oxygen group groups and hydroxyl groups. The positively charged functional groups may include amino groups and an amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Publication number: 20210403799
    Abstract: Methods of preparing a crosslinked hydraulic fracturing fluid include combining a hydraulic fracturing fluid comprising a polyacrylamide polymer with a plurality of coated proppants. The plurality of coated proppants include a proppant particle and a resin proppant coating on the proppant particle. The resin proppant coating includes resin and a zirconium oxide crosslinker. The resin includes at least one of phenol, furan, epoxy, urethane, phenol-formaldehyde, polyester, vinyl ester, and urea aldehyde. Methods further include allowing the zirconium oxide crosslinker within the resin proppant coating to crosslink the polyacrylamide polymer within the hydraulic fracturing fluid at a pH of at least 10, thereby forming the crosslinked hydraulic fracturing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Alfaisal University
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Edreese Alsharaeh, Mohammed Abdullah Bataweel
  • Publication number: 20210395098
    Abstract: A chemical gel system having a polymer and a silicon oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker for treating thief zones in carbonate formations. The polymer and silicon oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker may form a crosslinked polymer gel to reduce or prevent water production via thief zones during hydrocarbon production. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having amines. The negatively charged functional groups may include negatively charged oxygen groups and hydroxyl groups. Methods of reducing water production in a thief zone using the silicon oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker and methods of manufacturing the silicon oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Publication number: 20210395600
    Abstract: A graphene oxide Janus nanosheets relatively permeability modifier (RPM) for carbonate formations. The graphene oxide Janus nanosheets RPM may be used to treat a water and hydrocarbon producing carbonate formation to reduce water permeability in the formation and increase the production of hydrocarbons. The graphene oxide Janus nanosheet RPM includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The alkyl groups may include C8 to C30 alkyls. The negatively charged functional groups may include carboxyl groups, epoxy groups, and hydroxyl groups. Methods of reducing water permeability of a carbonate formation using the graphene oxide Janus nanosheets RPM and methods of manufacturing the graphene oxide Janus nanosheets RPM are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Publication number: 20210395604
    Abstract: A method for producing a coated proppant having an intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer includes mixing a monomers solution including a first monomer, a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, a cross-linking agent, and an initiator. The proppant particle is combined with the monomers solution, and the monomer solution on the surface of the at least one proppant particle is polymerized to form at least one proppant particle having the intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer on a surface of the at least one proppant particle. A resin solution including an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and graphene is mixed, and combined with the at least one proppant particle having the intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer on a surface of the at least one proppant particle. The resin solution is cured to form the coated proppant comprising an intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Alfaisal University
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Edreese Alsharaeh, Mohan Raj Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20210395601
    Abstract: A silicon oxide Janus nanosheets relatively permeability modifier (RPM) for carbonate and sandstone formations. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM may be used to treat a water and hydrocarbon producing carbonate or sandstone formation to reduce water permeability in the formation and increase the production of hydrocarbons. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for carbonate formations includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The silicon oxide Janus nanosheets RPM for sandstone formations includes a first side having positively charged functional groups and a second side having alkyl groups. The negatively charged functional groups may include a negatively charged oxygen group groups and hydroxyl groups. The positively charged functional groups may include amino groups and an amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Publication number: 20210395093
    Abstract: A chemical gel system having a polymer and a graphene oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker for treating thief zones in carbonate formations. The polymer and graphene oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker may form a crosslinked polymer gel to reduce or prevent water production via thief zones during hydrocarbon production. The graphene oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker includes a first side having negatively charged functional groups and a second side having amines. The negatively charged functional groups may include carboxyl groups, negatively charged oxygen groups, and hydroxyl groups. Methods of reducing water production in a thief zone using the graphene oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker and methods of manufacturing the graphene oxide Janus nanosheets crosslinker are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Huang, Feng Liang, Wengang Li
  • Publication number: 20210395603
    Abstract: A coated proppant having a proppant particle, an intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer encapsulating the proppant particle, and an outer resin layer encapsulating the intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer. The proppant particle is selected from sand, ceramic, glass, and combinations thereof. The intermediate cross-linked terpolymer layer includes styrene, methyl methacrylate, and divinyl benzene. The outer resin layer includes a cured epoxy resin formed from an epoxy resin and a curing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Alfaisal University
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Edreese Alsharaeh, Mohan Raj Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20210392068
    Abstract: A topology control system and a corresponding topology control method for dynamic network is provided. The topology control system for dynamic network includes a sensing module, a data processing module, a data judgment module, a communication module and a central module. The sensing module collects the data of the surrounding nodes, and transmits it to the data processing module for caching, and then selects the cluster head of the current node according to the data, and then transmits it to the data judgment module. After the data judgment module checks the cluster head qualified, the communication module is responsible for wireless transmission of cluster head information to the central module. The central module collects the data of all nodes in the network and transmits the results to the client. It can be used for topology control of the dynamic network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Changle Li, Yunfeng Zhang, Wengang Li, Peiang Zuo, Yuteng Qi, Liuyan Yang
  • Publication number: 20210362133
    Abstract: A process for the incineration of precious metal catalyst briquettes, wherein the precious metal catalyst briquettes comprise precious metal catalyst, optionally water, and, also optionally, binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Bin Zhang, Zhengquan Hu, Cunfei Fan, Wengang Li, Gangfeng Liu, Christian Mock, Bernhard Bauer-Siebenlist
  • Patent number: 11046882
    Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition is provided. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition includes a silica sand, an epoxy resin, methanol, a hardener, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be silica nanoparticles, alumina nanoparticles, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, or titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The methanol is used as a diluent for the epoxy resin. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation, such by injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid having the composition into a subterranean formation. Methods of manufacturing the composition and hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Jin Huang
  • Patent number: 11008507
    Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition is provided. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition includes a silica sand, an epoxy resin, methanol, a hardener, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be silica nanoparticles, alumina nanoparticles, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, or titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The methanol is used as a diluent for the epoxy resin. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation, such by injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid having the composition into a subterranean formation. Methods of manufacturing the composition and hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Jin Huang
  • Patent number: 10968385
    Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition is provided. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition includes a silica sand, an epoxy resin, methanol, a hardener, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be silica nanoparticles, alumina nanoparticles, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, or titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The methanol is used as a diluent for the epoxy resin. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation, such by injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid having the composition into a subterranean formation. Methods of manufacturing the composition and hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Jin Huang
  • Publication number: 20210062076
    Abstract: Coated particles include a particulate substrate, a surface copolymer layer surrounding the particulate substrate, and a resin layer surrounding the surface copolymer layer. The surface copolymer layer includes a copolymer of at least two monomers chosen from styrene, methyl methacrylate, ethylene, propylene, butylene, imides, urethanes, sulfones, carbonates, and acrylamides. The resin layer includes a cured resin. Methods of preparing the coated particles include preparing a first mixture including at least one polymerizable material, an initiator, and optionally a solvent; contacting the first mixture to a particulate substrate to form a polymerization mixture; heating the polymerization mixture to cure the polymerizable material and form a polymer-coated particulate; preparing a second mixture including the polymer-coated substrate, an uncured resin, and a solvent; and adding a curing agent to the second mixture to cure the uncured resin and form the coated particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Alfaisal University
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Edreese Alsharaeh, Ayman Almohsin, Mohammed Abdullah Bataweel
  • Publication number: 20200339873
    Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition is provided. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition includes a silica sand, an epoxy resin, methanol, a hardener, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be silica nanoparticles, alumina nanoparticles, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, or titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The methanol is used as a diluent for the epoxy resin. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation, such by injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid having the composition into a subterranean formation. Methods of manufacturing the composition and hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Jin Huang
  • Publication number: 20200339872
    Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition is provided. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition includes a silica sand, an epoxy resin, methanol, a hardener, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be silica nanoparticles, alumina nanoparticles, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, or titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The methanol is used as a diluent for the epoxy resin. The nanoparticle-resin coated frac sand composition may be used as a proppant in a hydraulic fracturing operation, such by injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid having the composition into a subterranean formation. Methods of manufacturing the composition and hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Wengang Li, Jin Huang
  • Patent number: 10815333
    Abstract: A high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn obtained by subjecting a polyester to dissolution, washing and solid state polycondensation followed by spinning. The high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn has a dry heat shrinkage rate of 2.0±0.25% under test conditions of 177° C.×10 min×0.05 cN/dtex. The average value of the crystal volume Vc of the high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn is larger than 230 nm3. The high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn has a fiber modulus of ?100 cN/dtex. The polycondensation catalyst consists of magnesium ethylene glycol and antimony ethylene glycol, which has a small thermal degradation coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: JIANGSU HENGLI CHEMICAL FIBRE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hongwei Fan, Wengang Li, Yanfang Wang, Lili Wang, Damao Yang, Fangming Tang, Lixin Yin, Guangkun Song
  • Patent number: 10465041
    Abstract: A method for preparing the modified polyester. The modified polyester segments include terephthalic acid segment, ethylene glycol diol segment and branched diol segment, in which the branched diol segment refers to a diol segment in which a branch is located on a non-terminal carbon in the glycol segment and the branch is a linear carbon chain having 5 to 10 carbon atoms. The method includes preparing terephthalic acid glycol ester through the esterification of terephthalic acid and branched diol using the concentrated sulfuric acid as the catalyst. Then get ethylene terephthalate through the esterification of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. After stirring and mixing the two, the modified polyester can be obtained through polycondensation reaction of a low vacuum stage and a high vacuum stage using the catalyst and stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: JIANGSU HENGLI CHEMICAL FIBRE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hongwei Fan, Zhili Liu, Wengang Li, Fangming Tang, Lili Wang, Lixin Yin
  • Patent number: 10358525
    Abstract: A polyester obtained by the esterification of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol and the polycondensation catalysed by a mixture of magnesium ethylene glycol and antimony ethylene glycol followed by granulation. In the polyester sections, the carboxyl end group is less than 15 mol/t, the mass percentage of oligomer is lower than 0.5%, and weight percentage of diethylene glycol is lower than 0.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: JIANGSU HENGLI CHEMICAL FIBRE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hongwei Fan, Fangming Tang, Xiaoyu Wang, Wengang Li, Lili Wang, Shanshui Wang, Qianhan Liu, Zangzang Niu