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New compositions for iron control in acid treatments for oil wells

US5547926A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1992
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2012

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

Abstract

The invention relates to iron control in an acid medium for forestalling the formation of precipitates known as "sludges" (asphaltic products) in contact with certain crude oils. Use is made of compounds comprising a mercaptan function non miscible in water and, in combination, a selection of catalysts. Application to acid treatments for oil, gas, water, geothermal and analogous wells, as well as to industrial cleaning.

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