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Water-soluble linear polyphosphazenes in water-based fluids for use in wells or pipelines

US9676987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2014
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/26
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of drilling a wellbore into a subterranean formation or of treating a treatment zone along a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation or of treating a pipeline, the methods comprising steps of: (A) forming a fluid, the fluid comprising: (i) water; and (ii) a water-soluble linear polyphosphazene; and (B) introducing the fluid into the well or into the pipeline. In addition, a well system and methods are provided including such a fluid.

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