Method of using a well treating fluid
Patent
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OSTI ID:5737545
The instant invention is directed to shear thickening fluids which comprise a water-swellable material (clay), present in a sufficient concentration so as to be capable of forming a stiff paste upon interaction with the water used, and water wherein the clay and water are kept separated by an intervening hydrocarbon-surfactant composition. The intervening oil phase prevents the interaction between the water and the clay phases and results in a stable, nonreacting, pumpable composite until such time as the oil envelope is ruptured by application of a sufficiently high shear force. Upon rupture, the materials interact rapidly forming a semi rigid stiff paste. Various well-control problems, such as oil and gas with blowouts, can be controlled by use of the above-described composite. The composite is pumped down the well pipe. Exiting the orifices of the drill bit or a nozzle supplies the shear force needed to rupture the oil envelope thereby permitting the interact between the clay and the water resulting in the formation of a stiff paste which can stop or preve unwanted flow in or near the wellbore.
- Assignee:
- Exxon Production Research Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4397354
- OSTI ID:
- 5737545
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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