Drilling fluid
US6410488B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/904
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid suitable for use as the continuous phase in a drilling fluid is disclosed. The fluid is prepared by the sequential hydrotreating, hydroisomerization and hydrogenation of a crude oil feedstock. The fluid has good low temperature properties, including pour point and accordingly is useable in cold environments. A method of producing the fluid is also disclosed. The fluid may also be used as an additive to a drilling fluid having a continuous aqueous phase wherein it may act as, for example, a rate of penetration enhancer or a spotting fluid. The fluid may also be used as an additive to known drilling fluids such as internal olefins.
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