Controlled hydraulic fracturing via nonaqueous solutions containing low charge density polyampholytes
US4739834A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/922
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for fracturing a subterranean formation surrounding a gas or oil well which comprises: PA0 (a) injecting into said subterranean formation under hydraulic pressure a fluid comprising a solution of terpolymer dissolved in a solvent system, said solvent system comprising an organic liquid and a polar cosolvent, said polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of said solvent system, said terpolymer comprising a water-insoluble, oil-soluble terpolymer dissolved in said solvent system, the concentration of said terpolymer in said solution being about 0.2 to about 10 weight percent and the viscosity of said solution being less than about 2,000 cps, said terpolymer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =C.sub.6 H.sub.5, C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.3, C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --(CH.sub.3).sub.3, Cn H.sub.2 NH; wherein n=1-30; wherein x is about 50 to about 98 mole percent; y is about 1 to about 50 mole percent; z is about 1 to about 50 mole percent; wherein y and z are less than 60 mole percent; and M is an amine or a metal cation selected from the group consisting of antimony, tin, lead, Groups IA, IIA, IB and IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements; and PA0 (b) adding wate…
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