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Liquid gel concentrates and methods of using the same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6325243
A liquid gel concentrate for forming a high viscosity treating fluid is provided which can be premixed and stored before being used. The concentrate is comprised of water, a hydratable polymer which yields viscosity upon hydration and an inhibitor having the property of reversibly reacting with the hydratable polymer in a manner whereby the rate of hydration of the polymer is retarded. Upon the selective reversal of the hydration inhibiting reaction the polymer is hydrated and high viscosity yielded thereby. The concentrate can be utilized directly or it can be diluted with additional water to form a large volume of high viscosity treating fluid.
Assignee:
Halliburton Company
Patent Number(s):
US 4466890
OSTI ID:
6325243
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English