Fluid loss additive and breaking agent
US7971644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/88
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system includes a hydraulic fracturing fluid including a polymeric constituent and an additive having particles including poly-vinyl acetate in an amount sufficient to control fluid loss. The system includes a formation of interest having a downhole temperature, and the particles including poly-vinyl acetate have a size and/or shape such that the poly-vinyl acetate hydrolyses at the downhole temperature. The particles may have a size and/or shape such that the particles are deformable at the downhole temperature. The poly-vinyl acetate in the particles may be a part of the particle substrate, a coating on the particles, and/or the entire particle may be poly-vinyl acetate. The poly-vinyl acetate may be included in any portion of the hydraulic fracturing fluid, or only the portion of the hydraulic fracturing fluid that is not proppant laden.
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