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Method for improving injectivities of biopolymer solutions

US4493774A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1982
Grant dateJan 15, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/938
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous heteropolysaccharide solution is treated to improve its injectivity into a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir by passing the solution through a colloid mill.

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