Shale and salt stabilizing drilling fluid

Details Shale and salt stabilizing drilling fluid Shale and salt stabilizing drilling fluid

1983-05-16

1985-07-02

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Compositions

Leather or fur treating

175 65, 252 85A, C09K 702, C09K 704

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045266930

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a clay based aqueous drilling fluid containing dissolved inorganic salts for use in drilling through either or both shale and salt formations. The fluid is prepared by dissolving designated quantities of ammonium chloride and sodium chloride in the aqueous fluid prior to admixing of the clay and other additives.

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