Degradable polymers for wellbore fluids and processes

Details Degradable polymers for wellbore fluids and processes Degradable polymers for wellbore fluids and processes

2006-01-11

2010-12-28

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1763)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S117000, C166S308100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07858561

ABSTRACT:
A viscosifying agent for wellbore fluids is described including a polymer polymerized using at least two pre-polymers “A” and “B”, the polymer being capable of essentially fully degrading into soluble fragments after the initiation of a breaking process.

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