Methods of using polymer-coated particulates

Details Methods of using polymer-coated particulates Methods of using polymer-coated particulates

2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Suchfield, George (Department: 3676)

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C166S280100, C166S295000, C166S305100, C166S308200, C507S225000, C507S230000, C507S231000, C507S904000, C507S924000, C427S221000, C428S407000

Reexamination Certificate

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11076073

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided including a method comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising particulates at least partially coated with a polymer, wherein the polymer is deposited on the particulates by at least partially coating the particulates with a polymer solution comprising the polymer and a solvent and then exposing the particulates to an aqueous medium such that the solvent substantially dissociates from the polymer solution and such that the polymer substantially remains on the particulates; introducing the treatment fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation; and, depositing at least a portion of the particulates in the portion of the subterranean formation.

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Foreign communication related to a counterpart application dated Mar. 9, 2005.

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