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Patent Inventor Names
Michael N. Mang0
Rajesh K. Saini0
Bradley L. Todd0
Date of Patent
March 16, 2010
Patent Application Number
11244345
Date Filed
October 5, 2005
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides a method of generating an acid downhole that comprise providing a degradable surfactant; introducing the degradable surfactant into a well bore that penetrates a subterranean formation; and allowing at least a portion of the degradable surfactant to degrade, thereby releasing an acid. Also provided are methods of degrading an acid-soluble component present within a subterranean formation, and methods of reducing the viscosity of a viscosified treatment fluid.
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