Method for making particulate slurries and particulate slurry compositions
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1. An aqueous slurry composition comprising:
- (a) water;
(b) particulates; and
(c) a chemical compound for rendering the surface of the particulates extremely hydrophobic.
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Abstract
An aqueous slurry composition for use in industries such as the petroleum and pipeline industries includes a particulate, an aqueous liquid and a chemical compound that renders the particulate surface extremely hydrophobic. The slurry is produced by rendering the surface of the particulate extremely hydrophobic during or before making the slurry.
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1. An aqueous slurry composition comprising:
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(a) water;
(b) particulates; and
(c) a chemical compound for rendering the surface of the particulates extremely hydrophobic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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- 23. A method of producing an aqueous slurry composition comprising the step of mixing water, particulates and a chemical compound for rendering the surface of the particulates extremely hydrophobic.
- 40. A method of producing an aqueous slurry composition for a well service operation in various formations, comprising the step of mixing water, particulates and a chemical compound for rendering the surface of the particulates extremely hydrophobic.
- 46. A method of producing an aqueous slurry composition for transporting particulates through a pipeline, comprising the step of mixing water, particulates and a chemical compound for rendering the surface of the particulates extremely hydrophobic, and pumping the slurry through the pipeline.
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