Enhanced proppant transport for hydraulic fracturing
AssigneeUnivar USA Inc.
InventorsAbdelaziz Rahy, DeWitt Knox, Mohand Melbouci, Christopher Alameddin, Joel F. Siegel, Benjamin J. Poppel, Leendert Weijers, Ronald Gusek
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for recovery of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations. The compositions may be dry blends of synthetic and naturally derived polymers. The blend compositions may also be produced as high activity solvent-based fluidized polymer suspensions. Either in dry or liquid forms, the blend compositions provide higher proppant carrying capacity in comparison to conventional solutions, as well as improved breakability and crosslinking capacity.
Claims16
A composition comprising:
- mineral oil,
- from 10-90% by weight of polyacrylamide;
- and
- from 10-90% by weight of guar.
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