Wells – Processes – Specific propping feature
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2007-07-03
Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Specific propping feature
C166S279000, C166S308300
Reexamination Certificate
active
11393607
ABSTRACT:
Particulate compositions that comprise macro-particulates, and degradable particulates in an amount sufficient to reduce friction between the macro-particulates, the degradable particulates having a mean particle diameter of at least about 20 times smaller than the mean particle diameter of the macro-particulates are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are fluids that comprise a liquid component, and a particulate composition, the particulate composition comprising macro-particulates and degradable particulates having a mean particle diameter of at least about 20 times smaller than the mean particle diameter of the macro-particulates, wherein the degradable particulates are present in the particulate composition in an amount sufficient to reduce friction between the macro-particulates. Methods of using the particulate compositions and fluids are also disclosed.
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Saini Rajes K.
Segura Michael J. R.
Baker & Botts
Bates Zakiya W.
Halliburton Energy Service,s Inc.
Kent Robert A.
Leonard Kerry W.
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