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Well drilling and production fluids employing parenchymal cell cellulose

US4629575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1983
Grant dateDec 16, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/933
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Circulating and non-circulating well-drilling fluids are provided comprising parenchymal cell cellulose. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, improved viscosity and fluid loss control in circulating well-drilling fluids are obtained from the inclusion of parenchymal cell cellulose in such fluids. In accordance with another preferred embodiment, certain polymers, especially anionic polymers, and polymers derived from hemicellulosic materials are admixed with parenchymal cell cellulsoe in well fluids to provide synergistic fluid loss control and other beneficial properties. Methods for the employment of circulating and non-circulating well fluids employing parenchymal cell cellulose are also disclosed.

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