Drilling fluid and process of making the same
US8030248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/905
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to drilling fluids and processes for making drilling fluids, such as for use in environmentally sensitive areas. The environmentally friendly drilling fluid includes a first fluid component having between about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of olefins with a chain length in a range of between about C12 and about C48. The first fluid component includes at least about 50 weight percent trisubstituted olefin functionality. The environmentally friendly drilling fluid includes a second fluid component.
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