Abstract:
An aqueous caustic composition comprising: a caustic component; an additive adapted to provide an extended buffering effect to the caustic composition when such is exposed to an acid; and water. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An aqueous synthetic acid composition for use in oil industry activities, said composition comprising: lysine and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio ranging from 1 :3 to 1 : 12.5, preferably from more than 1 :5 to 1 :8.5; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate; an alcohol or derivative thereof. Said composition demonstrates advantageous properties over known synthetic acids at temperatures above 90°C. Said composition is useful in various oil and gas industry operations. Preferred embodiments of said composition providing substantial advantages in matrix acidizing by increasing the effectiveness of wormholing compared to conventional mineral acids such as HC1.
Abstract:
A synthetic acid composition for replacing hydrochloric acid in industrial activities requiring large amounts of hydrochloric acid, said composition comprising: urea and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio of not less than 0.1 : 1; and an amino acid selected from the group consisting of: glycine, proline, valine and tryptophan, optionally, a phosphonic acid derivative; optionally, a metal iodide or iodate; and optionally, an alcohol or derivative thereof.
Abstract:
A synthetic acid composition for use in oil industry activities, said composition comprising: urea and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio of not less than 0.1:1; and a metal iodide or iodate optionally, a phosphonic acid derivative may be added.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a novel aqueous composition for use in removing petroleum- contaminated barium sulfate scale from a surface contaminated with such, said composition comprising: a chelating agent and a counterion component selected from the group consisting of: Li5DTPA; Na5DTPA; K5DTPA; Cs5DTPA; Na4EDTA; K4EDTA; TEAH4DTPA; and TBAH5DTPA; a scale removal enhancer; a non-ionic surfactant; and a hydrotrope. There is also disclosed methods to use such compositions.
Abstract:
An aqueous caustic composition comprising: a caustic component; a surfactant; and an amino acid; wherein said composition has an advancing contact angle (ƟΑ) of less than 80 degrees and a receding contact angle (ƟR) of less than 20 degrees and processes associated therewith.
Abstract:
A process for controlling the heat generated during the manufacture an inhibited hydrofluoric acid aqueous composition comprising: - hydrofluoric acid in solution; - a weak base; and - an alkanolamine; said process comprising the steps of: - providing a pre-determined amount of weak base; - adding a pre-determined amount of said hydrofluoric acid to said weak base and obtaining a solution; - adding said alkanolamine to the resulting solution of hydrofluoric acid and weak base; - mixing until all components are dissolved; wherein said alkanolamine and hydrofluoric acid are present in a molar ratio of at least 1:1.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method and a composition for removing metal sulfide scale present on the surface of a metal. The liquid composition comprises an aqueous solution of a chelating agent and a counter ion component, an aldehyde and water. The method for removing metal sulfide scale comprises providing said liquid composition, exposing a surface contaminated with said metal sulfide scale to the liquid composition, and allowing sufficient time of exposure to remove said metal sulfide scale from the contaminated surface and sequestration of the sulfur ions from solution.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a novel aqueous composition for use in removing mixed sulfate scale from a surface contaminated with such, said composition comprising: a chelating agent and a counterion component selected from the group consisting of: Li 5 DTPA; Na 5 DTPA; K 5 DTPA; Cs 5 DTPA; Na 4 EDTA; K 4 EDTA; TEAH 4 DTPA; and TBAH 5 DTPA; a dissolution enhancer; optionally a compound such as sodium gluconate or the like and a carboxyl-containing fructan such as carboxymethyl inulin. There is also disclosed methods to use such compositions.
Abstract:
Method of minimizing pitting corrosion at temperatures above 130°C, wherein said method comprises: providing an acidic fluid comprising an alkylsulfonic acid; providing at least one corrosion inhibitor compound comprising an organic compound comprising at least two aldehyde functional groups; combining said acidic fluid with said at least one corrosion inhibitor compound; exposing said mixed fluid to a metallic surface at a temperature of at least 130°C; and allowing said mixed fluid sufficient time of exposure to a metal to accomplish a pre-determined function.