Method of reducing the viscosity of hydrocarbon fluids

Details Method of reducing the viscosity of hydrocarbon fluids Method of reducing the viscosity of hydrocarbon fluids

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1761)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S214000, C507S230000, C507S231000, C507S261000, C166S304000

Reexamination Certificate

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07923416

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to methods for reducing the viscosity of hydrocarbon liquids encountered in petroleum operations. The method includes forming a low viscosity emulsion by contacting hydrocarbon liquids with an effective amount of a water-soluble polymer having pendant methyl ether groups.

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patent: 2005/040669 (2005-06-01), None
patent: WO 2005/040669 (2005-06-01), None

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