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Method of controlling fluid loss in acidizing treatment of a subterranean formation

US4237974A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1978
Grant dateDec 9, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 9, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/933
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved fluid loss control is realized in an acidizing treatment of a subterranean formation, of the type wherein a gelled pad fluid is injected ahead of an acidizing fluid, by dissolving an effective amount of an inorganic water soluble metal halide or sulfate salt in the pad fluid and injecting said salt containing pad fluid ahead of the acid.

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