Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C166S250010, C702S013000, C706S929000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10901865
ABSTRACT:
A method for stimulation of hydrocarbon production via imbibition by utilization of surfactants. The method includes use of fuzzy logic and neural network architecture constructs to determine surfactant use.
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Bagnell David
Collins G M
Fain Katy C.
Fain IP Law, P.C.
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