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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 1992
Filed:
Feb. 19, 1991
Applicant:
Inventors:
James R Hayes, Lafayette, LA (US);
Gale L Campbell, Lafayette, LA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B / ; E21B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
166301 ; 175 65 ; 252-8551 ;
Abstract
An aqueous-based composition comprising a glycerophosphoric acid ester and a diacetyltartaric acid ester of mono and/or diglycerides when combined with viscosifier, sealant and weighting agent is suitable for use as a spotting fluid for downhole drilling operations for releasing stuck drill string. The present invention also enhances drill fluid lubricity, is nontoxic to marine life, non-polluting and may be safely disposed of in off-shore waters.