Emulsion for well and formation treatment
US6364020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/937
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An emulsion with flow-initiated gelling properties is described, comprising at least two discontinuous phases with a polymer and cross-linking agent separated by two phase boundaries. The novel emulsion is preferably used for remedial operations in a subterranean formation or wellbore.
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