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Temperature stability of polyols and sugar alcohols in brines

US10913884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2017
Grant dateFeb 9, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/26
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A stabilized composition for use as a well fluid is provided. The stabilized composition includes a brine, a polyol, the polyol in an amount operable to inhibit solid formation, the polyol further operable to dissolve within the brine; and a stabilization compound, the stabilization compound operable to stabilize the polyol, such that the polyol does not degrade at a bottom hole temperature.

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