Thickened viscoelastic fluids and uses thereof
US9341052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a viscoelastic fluids, thickened acid compositions and the like and to methods of using said gelled compositions. The thickened compositions of the present invention can usefully be employed in methods of stimulating and/or modifying the permeability of underground formations, in drilling fluids, completion fluids, workover fluids, acidizing fluids, fracturing, gravel packing and the like.
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