Methods of cementing using cement compositions comprising basalt fibers
Methods of using cement compositions that comprise basalt fibers in subterranean formations are provided. An example of such a method may comprise providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a plurality of basalt fibers; introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; allowing the cement composition to set therein. Also provided are methods of cementing a pipe string in a well bore and methods of enhancing the compressive strength of a cement composition.
1. A method of cementing, comprising:
providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a plurality of basalt fibers;
introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; and
allowing the cement composition to set therein.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the water is selected from the group consisting of: freshwater; saltwater; a brine; seawater; and combinations thereof.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the cement is selected from the group consisting of: a Portland cement; a pozzolana cement; a gypsum cement; a high alumina content cement; a slag cement; a silica cement; and combinations thereof.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a diameter in the range of from about 9 microns to about 13 microns.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a length in the range of from about 3 millimeters to about 6 millimeters.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the basalt fibers are present in the cement composition in an amount in the range of from about 0.1% to about 1.5% by weight of the cement.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the cement composition is foamed, and wherein the cement composition further comprises a gas and a foaming agent.
8. A method of cementing a pipe string in a well bore, comprising:
providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a plurality of basalt fibers;
introducing the cement composition into an annulus between at least one wall of the well bore and the pipe string disposed within the well bore; and
allowing the cement composition to set therein.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the water is selected from the group consisting of: freshwater; saltwater; a brine; seawater; and combinations thereof.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein the cement is selected from the group consisting of: a Portland cement; a pozzolana cement; a gypsum cement; a high alumina content cement; a slag cement; a silica cement; and combinations thereof.
11. The method of claim 8 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a diameter in the range of from about 9 microns to about 13 microns.
12. The method of claim 8 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a length in the range of from about 3 millimeters to about 6 millimeters.
13. The method of claim 8 wherein the basalt fibers are present in the cement composition in an amount in the range of from about 0.1% to about 1.5% by weight of the cement.
14. The method of claim 8 wherein the cement composition is foamed, and wherein the cement composition further comprises a gas and a foaming agent.
15. A method of enhancing the compressive strength of a cement composition, comprising:
adding a plurality of basalt fibers to the cement composition, wherein the cement composition comprises water and a hydraulic cement;
introducing the cementing composition into a subterranean formation; and
allowing the cement composition to set therein.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the water is selected from the group consisting of: freshwater; saltwater; a brine; seawater; and combinations thereof.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a diameter in the range of from about 9 microns to about 13 microns.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein the plurality of basalt fibers have a length in the range of from about 3 millimeters to about 6 millimeters.
19. The method of claim 15 wherein the basalt fibers are present in the cement composition in an amount in the range of from about 0.1% to about 1.5% by weight of the cement.
20. The method of claim 15 wherein the cement composition is foamed, and wherein the cement composition further comprises a gas and a foaming agent.
21. A method of cementing, comprising:
providing a cement composition that comprises water, a hydraulic cement, and a basalt fiber;
introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; and
allowing the cement composition to set therein.
22. The method of claim 21 wherein the water is selected from the group consisting of: freshwater; saltwater; a brine; seawater; and combinations thereof.
23. The method of claim 21 wherein the cement is selected from the group consisting of: a Portland cement; a pozzolana cement; a gypsum cement; a high alumina content cement; a slag cement; a silica cement; and combinations thereof.
24. The method of claim 21 wherein the basalt fiber has a diameter in the range of from about 9 microns to about 13 microns.
25. The method of claim 21 wherein the basalt fiber has a length in the range of from about 3 millimeters to about 6 millimeters.
26. The method of claim 21 wherein the basalt fiber is present in the cement composition in an amount in the range of from about 0.1% to about 1.5% by weight of the cement.
27. The method of claim 21 wherein the cement composition is foamed, and wherein the cement composition further comprises a gas and a foaming agent.