Earth boring – well treating – and oil field chemistry – Well treating – Contains organic component
Patent
1996-09-18
1999-09-07
Tucker, Philip
Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
Well treating
Contains organic component
507906, 507922, C09K 300
Patent
active
059487330
ABSTRACT:
The invention, in one embodiment, relates to a fluid loss control additive or composition comprising a granular starch composition and fine particulate mica, in specified proportions. The invention further comprises a fracturing fluid containing a starch composition and mica, in a specified ratio. In yet a third embodiment, the invention comprises a method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a borehole, comprising injecting into the borehole and into contact with the formation, at a rate and pressure sufficient to fracture the formation, a fracturing fluid containing starch and mica, in specified ratios, and in an amount sufficient to provide fluid loss control.
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Cawiezel Kay E.
Constien Vernon G.
Navarrete Reinaldo C.
Dowell Schlumberger Incorporated
Tucker Philip
Vick, Jr. John E.
Y'Barbo Douglas
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