Patent · US Expired

Method of gravel packing a well

US4552215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1984
Grant dateNov 12, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/926
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermally stable crosslinked gel gravel packing fluid for use in the treatment of highly deviated well bores penetrating a subterranean formation. The gravel packing fluid comprises an aqueous liquid, a gelling agent comprising a selected modified cellulose ether, a crosslinking agent, a breaker, a particulate agent and any additional additives that may be present.

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