TETRA Technologies, Inc.
Temperature stability of polyols and sugar alcohols in brines

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Abstract:

A stabilized composition for use as a well fluid is provided. The stabilized composition includes a brine, a polyol, the polyol in an amount operable to inhibit solid formation, the polyol further operable to dissolve within the brine; and a stabilization compound, the stabilization compound operable to stabilize the polyol, such that the polyol does not degrade at a bottom hole temperature.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

24 Mar 2017

Issue date:

9 Feb 2021