Method of mixing a corrosion inhibitor in an acid-in-oil emulsion
US8039422B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/934
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An acid-in-oil emulsion having a corrosion inhibitor as the external phase has been found to prevent downhole corrosion when acidizing carbonate formations to enhance hydrocarbon recovery.
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