23-06-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160177164A1
Provided are drilling fluids having delay-released lubrication, the drilling fluids comprising a drilling mud and an oleaginous microbial cell, methods of using and making such drilling fluids, and drilling rigs comprising such drilling fluids. Also provided are lubricants comprising an oleaginous microbial cell. Uses for the lubricants include metal working and extreme pressure applications. 2. The drilling fluid of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is capable of providing increasing lubricity over at least a 5 claim 1 , 15 claim 1 , 30 claim 1 , 45 claim 1 , or 60 minute time period.3. The drilling fluid of or claim 1 , wherein the fluid is capable of providing at least a 25% claim 1 , 30% claim 1 , 35% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 45% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 55% claim 1 , 60% claim 1 , 65% claim 1 , 70% claim 1 , or 75% reduction in torque.4. The drilling fluid of claim 3 , wherein the fluid is capable of providing at least a 60% claim 3 , 65% claim 3 , 70% claim 3 , or 75% reduction in torque.5. The drilling fluid of any one of to claim 3 , wherein the fluid is capable of providing at least a 5% claim 3 , 10% claim 3 , 15% claim 3 , 20% claim 3 , 25% claim 3 , 30% claim 3 , 35% claim 3 , 40% claim 3 , or 45% increase in rate of penetration.6. The drilling fluid of any one of to claim 3 , wherein the fluid is capable of providing at least a 5% claim 3 , 10% claim 3 , 15% claim 3 , 20% claim 3 , 25% claim 3 , 30% claim 3 , 35% claim 3 , 40% claim 3 , or 45% reduction in drag.7. The drilling fluid of any one of to claim 3 , wherein the microbial cell is in an amount that is 40% claim 3 , 35% claim 3 , 30% claim 3 , 25% claim 3 , 20% claim 3 , 15% claim 3 , 10% claim 3 , 5% claim 3 , 3% claim 3 , 2% claim 3 , or 1% or less by volume of the drilling fluid.8. The drilling fluid of any one of to claim 3 , wherein the microbial cell is in an amount that is 10% or less by volume of the drilling fluid.9. The drilling fluid of any one of to claim 3 , wherein the microbial cell is in ...
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