Aqueous delayed acid system for well stimulation
US11390799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/27
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure relates to an aqueous acidizing fluid. In addition to an acid, the fluid contains an organophosphorus surfactant and/or an acid retarder. The organophosphorus surfactant may be an amino phosphonate or a phosphino carboxylate. The acid retarder comprises the combination of urea or a urea derivative and a bifunctional organic compound. Suitable bifunctional organic compounds contain at least one quaternary ammonium or phosphonium and at least one alcohol as well as salts of nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings.
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