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Method of drilling wells employing water base drilling fluids

US3953337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1973
Grant dateApr 27, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 16, 1993

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method of and composition for the treatment of an aqueous drilling fluid containing contaminating amounts of salt whereby the rheological properties of the aqueous fluid are improved by treatment with a polyethylene glycol in the molecular weight range of from about 200 to 500.

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