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Polyelectrolyte complexes for oil and gas applications

US8183184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2006
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/902
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyelectrolyte complex for the controlled release of an oil and gas field chemical selected from the group consisting of (a) a gel-forming or cross-linking agent, (b) a scale inhibitor, (c) a corrosion inhibitor, (d) an inhibitor of asphaltene or wax deposition, (e) a hydrogen sulfide scavenger, (f) a hydrate inhibitor, (g) a breaking agent, and a surfactant.

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