Contrast enhancement agents for subterranean treatment fluids
US10641084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting or monitoring treatment fluids in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an enhanced treatment fluid that comprises at least a base fluid and one or more contrast enhancement agents, which may include dielectric materials, magnetic materials, dispersive materials, and/or any combination thereof; and introducing the enhanced treatment fluid into at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation in the course of certain operations in the well bore.
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