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Determination of expandable clay minerals at well sites

US4495292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1982
Grant dateJan 22, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dye adsorption procedure for determining clay type and amount in subterranean formation. The procedure can be carried out at a well-site, providing rapid, accurate information for treatment of the well penetrating the formation.

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