CPC C09K 8/5045 (2013.01) [E21B 33/14 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
19. A method of reducing loss of thermal conductivity of a non-cementitious high-thermal conductivity composition in a wellbore, comprising:
providing in situ water to the non-cementitious high-thermal conductivity composition, wherein the non-cementitious high-thermal conductivity composition has compacted or settled at a target location and does not exhibit hardening or curing;
wherein the water is provided through an annular space between a casing of a closed loop circuit and a well wall or well casing; and
wherein the water is provided in an amount sufficient to reduce loss of thermal conductivity of the non-cementitious high-thermal conductivity composition relative to a time of placement of the non-cementitious high-thermal conductivity composition.
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