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Efficiency of polyglycerol with other additives to remove water from shale

US5686396A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1996
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and process for improving the osmotic efficiency of a shale during the drilling of a well with a drilling fluid containing polyglyerol with other additives.

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