Method of reducing circulation fluid loss using water absorbing

Details Method of reducing circulation fluid loss using water absorbing Method of reducing circulation fluid loss using water absorbing

1991-02-19

1992-02-11

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

166294, 175 72, E21B 33138

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050868411

ABSTRACT:
Water absorbent polymers provided, in the form of a thixotropic hydrocarbon gel, demonstrate controlled water absorption. This property enables improved usage of such polymers in the reduction of the loss of circulation fluid or as a viscous sweep in the drilling of subterranean wells.

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