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Anti-accretion agents for drilling fluids

US8932997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2009
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/528
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Esters of alkanolamines with unsaturated, polyunsaturated or saturated C8-C36 monocarboxylic acids are additives for reducing accretion on drilling equipment (anti-accretion agents) to be used in drilling muds during drilling and completion of oil and gas wells.

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