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Fluids for oilfield use having high-solids content

US5518996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1995
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/906
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The particulate phase of fluids according to the present invention comprises particles which have specifically adapted size ranges or granulometries. All the essential properties of fluids and their cost are very clearly improved. The technique may be applied to all well operations in oil wells or the like, such as in matrix treatment and the like.

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