Abstract: Formations surrounding oil wells, gas wells, injection wells and similar bore holes are treated by the injection of a microemulsion containing an acid solution. The main surfactant of the microemulsion is characterized by having at least two hydrocarbon groups attached to a nitrogen atom via a polar groups.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 6, 1985
Date of Patent:
March 17, 1987
Assignees:
Berol Kemi AB, Tendex Kjemiservice A/S
Inventors:
Eva M. Andreasson, Finn Egeli, Krister A. Holmberg, Borje Nystrom, Kjell G. Stridh, Eva M. sterberg