Glycol ether amines for use as clay and shale inhibition agents for the drilling industry

The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula:(Formula I should be inserted here.) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons, R

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Main Authors BECKERDITE, JOHN, DONATE, FELIPE A, ESSENMACHER, KYLE R, GAMBLE, ALEKSANDR T, KING, STEPHEN W, WITHAM, COLE A, POINDEXTER, MICHAEL K
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.06.2016
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ADHESIVES
CHEMISTRY
DYES
MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FORELSEWHERE
METALLURGY
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS
MISCELLANEOUS COMPOSITIONS
NATURAL RESINS
PAINTS
POLISHES
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Summary:The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula:(Formula I should be inserted here.) wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbons, R
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20130280840