Reversible polymeric gelation for oilfield applications

Wells – Processes – Chemical inter-reaction of two or more introduced materials

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C166S278000, C166S279000, C166S294000, C166S308500

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ABSTRACT:
A subterranean location accessed via a wellbore is treated with an oilfield fluid containing a viscosifying agent which is a polymer and a cross-linking agent which can undergo the Diels-Alder reaction to form a gel. Conditions at the subterranean location alter fluid viscosity by bringing about the Diels-Alder reaction to increase viscosity or the retro Diels-Alder reaction to decrease the viscosity of the gel.

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