Compositions and methods for breaking hydraulic fracturing fluids
US10294414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A breaker composition for use in a fracturing fluid comprises water, at least one peroxide (e.g., tert-butyl hydroperoxide), and optionally at least one alcohol (e.g., propylene glycol and/or a butyl alcohol). The peroxide(s) and optional alcohol(s) are present in amounts effective to reduce the viscosity of a fracturing fluid at a temperature of 90-300 F. (the “breaking temperature”), and to prevent rehealing of the fracturing fluid, i.e., to maintain the reduced viscosity for a period of time after the temperature is reduced from the breaking temperature to a temperature below the breaking temperature (e.g., after the temperature is reduced from the breaking temperature to room temperature).
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