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Formation fracturing with stable foam

US3937283A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1974
Grant dateFeb 10, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 17, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/922
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Stable foam within specified quality range is used as a fracturing fluid or to extend fractures in subterranean formations.

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