Abstract:
Sulfate scales, including barium, calcium, strontium, and radium sulfates, are known for being difficult to remove. Mineral acids are typically ineffective and the acid forms of chelating agents have limited efficacy. Specific salts of ethylenedienetetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid including: Li5DTPA, Na5DTPA, K5DTPA, Cs5DTPA, Na4EDTA, K4EDTA, TEAH4DTPA, and TBAH5DTPA, show improved performance over the free acids. Additional enhancer molecules may be added to improve the effect. These compositions are particularly useful for removing sulfate scales from surfaces and oilfield equipment.
Abstract:
Dispersions of coal ash in water can be inhibited or prevented from scaling and simultaneously be inhibited or prevented from fouling by introducing thereto an additive blend that includes an anionic water-soluble polymer and a second polymer different from the anionic water-soluble polymer, where the second polymer is selected from the group consisting of copolymers and terpolymers having a plurality of hydrophobic groups.
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 alcohol or derivative thereof optionally, it may further comprise a phosphonic acid derivative.
Abstract:
A solid composition for treating cooling or heated water systems to remove scale, microorganisms and biofilm, and corrosion by-products. The composition for cooling towers and chilled water systems comprises chelating agents and an anionic surfactant. The composition for boilers and heated water systems comprises a sulfite, neutralizing amines, sodium phosphate, and, optionally, a polymethacrylate or polyacrylate polymer. A method for using such a treatment composition comprises contacting the treatment composition with substantially all parts of the water system.
Abstract:
A solid composition for treating cooling or heated water systems to remove scale, microorganisms and biofilm, and corrosion by-products. The composition for cooling towers and chilled water systems comprises chelating agents and an anionic surfactant. The composition for boilers and heated water systems comprises a sulfite, neutralizing amines, sodium phosphate, and, optionally, a polymethacrylate or polyacrylate polymer. A method for using such a treatment composition comprises contacting the treatment composition with substantially all parts of the water system.
Abstract:
Treatment fluids for use in subterranean formations, particularly sandstone and other siliceous formations, may contain a source of fluoride ions to aid in mineral dissolution. In some cases, it is desirable to generate the fluoride ions from a fluoride ion precursor, particularly a hydrofluoric acid precursor, such as a boron trifluoride complex. Methods described herein comprise providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a boron trifluoride complex, and a chelating agent composition, and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation.
Abstract:
The corrosion inhibiting activity of quaternary ammonium compounds is enhanced by the addition of a carbamide, specifically urea, in particular, the aryfquinoiinium halide corrosion inhibitor's activity with respect to a galvanized surface is significantly enhanced by the addition of the urea.
Abstract:
The present invention provides improved drilling fluids that comprise improved shale inhibiting components, and methods for using these drilling fluids in connection with drilling in a subterranean formation. The drilling fluids comprise water and an improved shale inhibiting component. Optionally, other additives may be added to the drilling fluids of the present invention, including, inter alia, antifoams, biocides, bridging agents, corrosion control agents, dispersants, flocculants, fluid loss additives, foamers, H2S scavengers, lubricants, oxygen scavengers, salts, scale inhibitors, viscosifiers, and weighting agents.
Abstract:
A scale remover for use in removing a scale deposited on members made of titanium or a titanium alloy, which comprises a hydroxycarboxylic acid, sulfamic acid, and ammonium sulfate as active ingredients and is highly inhibited from causing dissolution of titanium ions.
Abstract:
Methods for reducing aluminosilicate containing scale in an alumina recovery process involving treating an alumina recovery process equipment surface with a degradation- resistant scale inhibiting composition having high ionic strength prior to exposure to an alumina recovery process stream.