Mitigating annular pressure buildup using temperature-activated polymeric particulates
US9631132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L25/06
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A variety of methods and compositions, including, in one embodiment, a method that comprises providing a treatment fluid comprising a carrier fluid and temperature-activated polymeric particulates. The temperature-activated polymeric particulates may include a compressible gas trapped in the temperature-activated polymeric particulates. The method may further comprise introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore annulus.
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