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Hydrocarbon foams as well stimulants

US4404112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1981
Grant dateSep 13, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S516/906
  • 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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