Overview

Divert S Acid Systems

Improve acid stimulation efficiency with diversion

The Baker Hughes Divert™ S acid systems are self-diverting, surfactant-gelled acids
designed primarily with hydrochloric (HCl) acid to stimulate production from carbonate
formations. The system can also be designed with hydrofluoric (HF) acid for sandstone
acidizing diversion and placement applications. Applications
„„Acid fracturing operations in
In carbonate acidizing, the Divert S acid systems have low viscosity in concentrated HCl carbonate formations
(20% or more), but viscosity increases as the acid spends. This self-diversion feature „„Matrixacidizing in high-permeability
enables more complete and efficient treatment of formations with varied permeability. carbonate formations
„„Diversion in extended-reach
High temperature, dilution with water, additional acid spending, or contact with horizontal wells
hydrocarbon liquids such as oil or solvent will reduce the viscosity for easy cleanup
„„Sandstone stimulation and diversion
and flowback.
Features and Benefits
Technical Data „„Self-diverting
–– Minimizes pipe friction and surface
Typical properties horsepower requirements with low
Typical temperature range Up to 275°F (135°C) initial viscosity
–– Increases viscosity rapidly as acid
Safety Precautions spends, diverting fluids to untreated,
Refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for handling, transport, environmental lower-permeability zones
information, and first aid. –– Improves stimulation efficiency
–– Increases volume of
References formation stimulated
„„MSDS
„„Gelled acid
„„Acid stimulation capabilities brochure
–– Increases system viscosity
–– Retards acid reaction rate to improve
penetration and stimulated area
–– Maximizes fracture width
and conductivity
–– Reduces leakoff, minimizing
acid volumes required and
improving economics

„„Surfactant-based
–– Minimizes friction pressures and
therefore surface horsepower
requirements
–– Eliminates potential risk of polymer
damage to the formation
–– Contact with oil, water, or high
temperatures breaks the viscosity
–– Eliminates the need for a breaker
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