Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use

Details Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Tucker, Philip C. (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S240000, C507S245000, C507S922000, C166S308200, C166S308300, C166S308600

Reexamination Certificate

active

10684828

ABSTRACT:
Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihydroxyl alkyl glycinate, alkyl ampho acetate or propionate, alkyl betaine, alkyl amidopropyl betaine and alkylimino mono- or di-propionates derived from certain waxes, fats and oils. The thickening agent is used in conjunction with an inorganic water-soluble salt or organic additive such as phthalic acid, salicylic acid or their salts.

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