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Encapsulated polymers and selective activation thereof

US10060205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2016
Grant dateAug 28, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/92
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Wellbore strengthening compositions and methods of use may include a base fluid and a plurality of hydrogel particles or a plurality of core-shell particles suspended in the base fluid. A method of treating a formation may include pumping a wellbore fluid into the formation, where the wellbore fluid includes a base fluid; and a plurality of hydrogel particles or a plurality of core-shell particles suspended in the base fluid.

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