METHOD OF INHIBITING OR CONTROLLING RELEASE OF WELL TREATMENT AGENT
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1. A method of inhibiting or controlling the rate of release of a well treatment agent in a well, a subterranean formation, a flow conduit or a vessel by introducing into the well, subterranean formation, flow conduit or vessel the well treatment agent in a microemulsion.
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Abstract
A microemulsion delivery system containing a well treatment agent in a water-in-oil microemulsion may be used for well remediation as well as in other treatment operations including stimulation, acidizing, and drilling. In addition, the water-in-oil microemulsion delivery system may be used to clean surface equipment and downhole equipment.
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- 1. A method of inhibiting or controlling the rate of release of a well treatment agent in a well, a subterranean formation, a flow conduit or a vessel by introducing into the well, subterranean formation, flow conduit or vessel the well treatment agent in a microemulsion.
- 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the terpene is a monoterpene, a diterpene or a mixture thereof
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9. The method of claim 6, wherein the solvent is an alkyl, cyclic or aryl acid ester or a mixture thereof.
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