Drilling fluid, apparatus, and method

Details Drilling fluid, apparatus, and method Drilling fluid, apparatus, and method

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Tucker, Philip C. (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Earth boring

Contains organic component

C507S110000, C507S112000, C507S113000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07018955

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are drilling fluids that include carboxyalkylated corn hulls in an amount effective to inhibit fluid loss from a wellbore formation. The carboxyalkylated corn hulls are heat stable and surprisingly effective at inhibiting fluid loss. Also disclosed are a drilling apparatus and a drilling process.

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