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Temporary fluid diversion agents for use in geothermal well applications

US9151125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems, methods and compositions for temporary sealing fractures in subterranean formations employ at least one constituent for temporary sealing a fracture in a subterranean well. The degradation kinetics of the composition is dependent upon at least one degradation temperature-time parameter for designating a temperature range and a time at which the composition degrades.

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