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Borehole fluid containing a lubricating composition—method for verifying the lubrification of a borehole fluid—application with respect to fluids with a high ph

US6750180B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2000
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2030/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a borehole fluid comprising a lubricating compound containing at least one amphiphilic non-ionic compound obtained by reacting at least one vegetable oil or fatty acid as such or in a polymerized state on at least one amino alcohol. In one variant, the compound can be mixed with a solvent. The invention also relates to a method for verifying the lubrication power of a water-based fluid. The invention further relates to the application of said method to borehole fluids with a high pH.

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