Methods and systems for infusing porous ceramic proppant with a chemical treatment agent

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14813452

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Methods and systems for infusing ceramic proppant and infused ceramic proppant obtained therefrom are provided. The method can include introducing ceramic proppant and a chemical treatment agent to a mixing vessel, mixing the ceramic proppant and the chemical treatment agent in the mixing vessel to provide a mixture, introducing microwave energy to the mixing vessel to heat the mixture to a temperature sufficient to produce infused ceramic proppant containing at least a portion of the chemical treatment agent, and withdrawing the infused ceramic proppant from the mixing vessel.

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CARBO CERAMICS INC5050 WESTWAY PARK BLVD SUITE 150 HOUSTON TX 77041

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Cannan, Chad Cypress, US 56 357
Howe, Steven C Richmond, US 7 37
Roper, Todd Katy, US 49 295

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