Swellable elastomers and associated methods

Details Swellable elastomers and associated methods Swellable elastomers and associated methods

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

C166S279000, C166S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866393

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided that include a method of reducing fluid loss in a subterranean formation comprising placing a lost circulation composition comprising a base fluid and a swellable elastomer in at least a portion of a subterranean formation comprising a lost circulation zone; allowing the swellable elastomer to at least partially swell upon contact with a fluid; and allowing the lost circulation composition to at least partially reduce the loss of fluid to the subterranean formation. Additional methods are also provided.

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patent: 6806232 (2004-10-01), Cart

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