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Process and fluids for the treatment of oil wells

US5846914A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1995
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/925
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the treatment of oil wells having a high content of "acid gases", comprises circulating through or pumping into the well a slurry comprising a water-soluble, solid salt and a saline solution, which slurry does not react with the "acid gases" and which has a density of more than 13 and preferably of at least 14 lb/gal.

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