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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 19, 1998
Bentley J. Palmer, Missouri City, TX (US);
Dean M. Willberg, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Roger J. Card, Paris, FR;
J. Ernest Brown, Katy, TX (US);
Philip F. Sullivan, Bellaire, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
An improved method for transport of particulate matter in a wellbore fluid, and particularly the transport of particulate matter in subterranean wells, such as hydrocarbon wells, is disclosed, the method being characterized by utilization of specified fibers to aid in transport of the particulate matter. Additional embodiments include the removal of particulate matter (particles) and particle deposits, such as from drill cuttings, during the drilling of wells, and the removal of particulate matter deposits in cleanout operations.