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Wellbore fluid used with swellable elements

US10400543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2012
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1208
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for completing a wellbore may include introducing a wellbore fluid into a wellbore, the wellbore fluid having a base fluid; and a solid weighting agent having a d90 of less than 20 microns; where the method may also include contacting the wellbore fluid with a swellable element in the wellbore; and allowing swelling of the swellable element.

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