Method of fracking using silicone surfactants

Perry, Robert James; Enick, Robert Michael; Lee, Jason Jiwoo; Beckman, Eric

Title: Method of fracking using silicone surfactants

Abstract

Methods for fracking, particularly dry fracking, comprising the use of surfactants for preparation of substantially water-free carbon dioxide in oil foams are presented.

Inventors:: Perry, Robert James; Enick, Robert Michael; Lee, Jason Jiwoo; Beckman, Eric

Issue Date:: 2019-10-29

Research Org.:: General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1600221

Patent Number(s):: 10457857

Application Number:: 15/234,314

Assignee:: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: C - CHEMISTRY C09 - DYES C09K - MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE

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C - CHEMISTRY C09 - DYES C09K - MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
C09K8/602 - {containing surfactants}
C09K8/703 - {Foams}

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DOE Contract Number:: AR0000292

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 08/11/2016

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 02 PETROLEUM; 03 NATURAL GAS

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