A dry powder product comprised of an inorganic silicate-based compound and an organic compound are mixed with fresh water as a catalyst, such that the mixture enters into hydration reaction, and when injected into existing fractures in low permeability formations surrounding earth boreholes, the resulting increase in volume of the mixture from the hydration reaction causes the existing fractures to have increased dimensions. Because the hydrationreactionbetweenwater and the drypowderwill commence almost as soon as the water is mixed with the dry powder, there are various means and methods described to inhibit the hydration reaction from occurring until after predetermined times, for example, such as by using water soluble coatings for encapsulating the dry powder which dissolve after predetermined times, and by using water insoluble coatings over the powder and by causing the capsules to be mechanically disintegrated to allow water to come into contact with the dry powder, and by providing means for transporting the dry powder from the earth's surface in the tubular string down to the formation of interest surrounding the wellbore, the hydration reaction can be inhibited for predetermined periods of time.
Emory ClinicEmory Orthopaedics & Spine 59 Executive Park South NE STE 3000, Atlanta, GA 30329 4047783350 (phone), 4047783185 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Graduated: 1977
Procedures:
Arthrocentesis Hip Replacement Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations Joint Arthroscopy Knee Replacement Knee Arthroscopy
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains Internal Derangement of Knee Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Languages:
English Spanish
Description:
Dr. Roberson graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1977. He works in Atlanta, GA and specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Roberson is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Dr. Roberson II graduated from the Howard University College of Medicine in 1988. He works in Brandywine, MD and 2 other locations and specializes in Rheumatology. Dr. Roberson II is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
Medical School Virginia Commonwealth University SOM Graduated: 2007
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Roberson graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University SOM in 2007. He works in Asheville, NC and specializes in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Roberson is affiliated with Angel Medical Center, McDowell Hospital and Mission Hospital.
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