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Method using hydrocarbon foams as well stimulants

US4301868A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1979
Grant dateNov 24, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 15, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/931
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of silicone-induced hydrocarbon foams as well stimulants, for example as illustrated by their use in fracturing well formations, removal of paraffin in wells, removal of condensate hydrocarbons from blocked gas wells, etc.

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