Wells – Processes – Cleaning or unloading well
Patent
1998-11-19
2000-07-11
Tsay, Frank
Wells
Processes
Cleaning or unloading well
166 772, E21B 2110
Patent
active
060858443
ABSTRACT:
An improved method for cleanout of subterranean wells, such as hydrocarbon wells, is disclosed, the method being characterized by utilization of specified translocating fibers and/or platelets to aid in reduction of undesired fluids in the wellbore.
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Bixenman Patrick W.
Palmer Bentley J.
Sullivan Philip F.
Willberg Dean M.
Nava Robin C.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Tsay Frank
Waggett Gordon G.
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