西南石油大学学报(自然科学版) ›› 2004, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (5): 60-62.DOI: 10.3863/j.issn.1000-2634.2004.05.017

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APPLICATION AND PROSPECTS OF POLYMER THICKENER USED IN WATER-BASE FRACTURING FLUIDS

HOU Xiao-hui WANG Xu WANG Yu-bin   

  1. Southwest Petroleum Institute, Chengdu Sichuan 610500, China
  • Received:2003-09-21 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2004-10-20 Published:2004-10-20
  • Contact: HOU Xiao-hui

Abstract: The thickener is a main chemical component in fracturing fluids, which is related to the properties of the fracturing fluid and the results of hydraulic fracturing. There are a lot kinds of polymer thickeners in use and they can be categorized as natural polyamyloses and their derivatives and synthesized polymers. Among them, the guar gums and their derivatives have been put
into the most extensive use. In the future the modified starch,microamylose and synthesized polymers should be developed with the properties of non residuals, the slightest harm ,antishearing and high temperature stability, etc.

Key words: hydraulic fracture, polymer, thickener, application, prospect

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