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Water control with polymers

US4064940A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1976
Grant dateDec 27, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 8, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/88
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for reducing the water permeability of a porous subterranean formation by injecting a dispersion of polyamide and a water soluble polymer through a well bore into the formation. Preferred materials are polyamides and poly-acrylamides.

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