Aerogels effective to reduce drilling fluid density

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2003-12-23

2011-10-11

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Earth boring

Contains inorganic component other than water or clay

C166S305100, C177S065000, C507S143000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08034749

ABSTRACT:
Use of aerogels reduce the density of system fluids useful during drilling operations and system fluids comprising aerogels.

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