Polymeric gel system and use in hydrocarbon recovery

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APP PUB NO 20030114315A1
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10228875

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Coacervate gels having excellent shear viscosities and other properties are made with anionic or cationic polymers, a smaller amount of a surfactant having a charge opposite that of the polymer, and a hydrophobic alcohol. The Zeta Potential of the gel is maintained at an absolute value of at least 20. Optional gel promoting additives include betaines and amine oxides. A preferred gel comprises poly diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, a lesser amount of sodium lauryl sulfonate, and lauryl alcohol. The gels are particularly useful in well drilling fluids and well fracturing fluids.

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CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL L L C515 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 600 HOUSTON TX 77027

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Chen, Shih-Ruey T Pittsburgh, PA 31 584
Schwartz, Kevin M Mt. Lebanon, PA 7 127
Smith, Kevin W McMurray, PA 382 104780

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