The Myths of Resin Coated

Proppant
In Search of the Perfect Proppant
November 2009
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant

Myth #1

The resin will plug the pore spaces and reduce

conductivity.

In Search of the Perfect Proppant

June 2008
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #1

The resin will plug the pore spaces and reduce

conductivity.

Truth
Santrols resin technology prevents the resin from
flowing into the pore spaces.

In Search of the Perfect Proppant

June 2008
The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant

Myth #2

The resin will dissolve in acid.

In Search of the Perfect Proppant

June 2008
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant

Myth #2
The resin will dissolve in acid.

Truth
All resin coated proppants from Santrol are <0.3%
soluble in acid.

In Search of the Perfect Proppant

June 2008
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant

Myth #3
Resin coated proppants have less conductivity
than uncoated proppants.
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #3
Resin coated proppants have less conductivity
than uncoated proppants.

Truth #3
Typically resin coated proppants have higher
conductivity due to:
Reduced crush
Reduced embedment
Flow back control
 Resin Coated Sand vs. Sand
O
StimLab Procedure: 20/40 PROPPANT @ 120 C, 50 Hrs, @
2LBS/SQ. FT.
Conductivity (md-ft)

Closure Stress (Mpa)

 Resin Coated Ceramic vs.
Ceramic
O
StimLab Procedure: 20/40 PROPPANT @ 120 C, 50 Hrs, @
2LBS/SQ. FT.
Conductivity (md-ft)

Closure Stress (Mpa)

 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #4
Resin coated proppants will work at any tail in
concentration.
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #4
Resin coated proppants will work at any tail in
concentration.

Truth #4
Field experience has proven that a minimum of
30% tail in is required to effectively control flow
back.
 Myth #4 (cont)
Tail-in treatment design considerations
>30% minimum tail-in volume
Larger intervals have higher potential for
flowback
Perforations screen off prior to resin stage
Contamination of uncoated proppant with resin
High failure rate in unconsolidated
formations
Formation Fines vs. Unconfined
Compressive Strength

Percent Uncoated Fines

 Formation Fines vs. Unconfined
Compressive Strength (UCS)
Unconfined Compressive Strength (lbs)

Percent Uncoated Fines

Formation Fines vs. Unconfined
Compressive Strength
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #5
Resin coated proppants are effective every time
they are used.

Truth #5
If used properly, resin coated proppants are very
effective in controlling flow back, preventing
embedment, decreasing crush, and enhancing
conductivity.
As with everything else in the oil field, resin coated
proppants are not 100% effective.
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #6
Resin coated proppants will set up in the wellbore.

Truth #6
Santrol has engineered its resin coating
technology to reduce the potential for setting up in
the wellbore.
There are several reasons for prppant
consolidating in wellbore
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #7
The resin coating is very thick on the proppant
grain.
 The Myths of Resin
Coated Proppant
Myth #7
The resin coating is very thick on the proppant
grain.

Truth #7
The resin coating is about 1/10,000 thick. The
coating is mostly transparent due to the thin
coating from the resin.
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Coated Proppant
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