scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Diesel Oil and Soybean Oil as Oil-Based Drilling Mud

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okorie E. Agwu ◽  
Anietie N. Okon ◽  
Francis D. Udoh
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Oil ◽  
Yield Point ◽  
Filter Cake ◽  
Density Measurement ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Cake Thickness ◽  
Filtration Loss

Oil-based mud (OBM) was formulated with soybean oil extracted from soybean using the Soxhlet extraction method. The formulated soybean mud properties were compared with diesel oil mud properties. The compared properties were rheological properties, yield point and gel strength, and mud density and filtration loss properties, fluid loss and filter cake. The results obtained show that the soybean oil mud exhibited Bingham plastic rheological model with applicable (low) yield point and gel strength when compared with the diesel oil mud. The mud density measurement showed that soybean OBM was slightly higher than diesel OBM with mud density values of 8.10 lb/gal and 7.98 lb/gal, respectively, at barite content of 10 g. Additionally, the filtration loss test results showed that soybean mud fluid loss volumes, water and oil, were 13 mL and 10 mL, respectively, compared to diesel oil mud volume of 15 mL and 12 mL. Furthermore, the filtration loss test indicated that the soybean oil mud with filter cake thickness of 2 mm had a cake characteristic of thin and soft while the diesel oil mud resulted in filter cake thickness of 2.5 mm with cake characteristic of firm and rubbery. In comparison with previous published works in the literature, the soybean oil mud exhibits superior rheological and filtration property over other vegetable oil-based muds. Therefore, the formulated soybean oil mud exhibited good drilling mud properties that would compare favourably with those of diesel oil muds. Its filter cake characteristic of thin and soft is desirable and significant to avert stuck pipe during drilling operations, meaning that an oil-based drilling mud could be formulated from soybean oil.

scholarly journals The Rheology and Performance of Geothermal Spring Water-Based Drilling Fluids

Geofluids ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Avci ◽  
Bayram Ali Mert
Keyword(s):  
Yield Point ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Spring Water ◽  
Geothermal Water ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Water Type ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Geothermal Spring ◽  
Cake Thickness ◽  
Water Based

In this study, the rheological properties and performances of mud prepared with geothermal spring water to be used by geothermal drilling operators were examined at ambient and elevated temperatures. In this context, mud samples were prepared in the compositions detailed in the API specification by using five different geothermal spring water types and a distilled water type. Afterwards, density, apparent viscosity, plastic viscosity, yield point, gel strength, fluid loss, pH, and filter cake thickness of these samples were measured. The drilling muds were analyzed by means of rheological tests in accordance with the standards of the American Petroleum Institute (API). The experimental results have revealed that the mud prepared with geothermal water have lower viscosity and yield point compared to those prepared with freshwater at elevated temperatures. The stability of the muds decreases, especially at temperatures higher than 250°F, and they start to become flocculated. It was concluded that geothermal water-based muds have higher API fluid loss and cake thickness than the freshwater-based one. Therefore, it could be interpreted that the muds prepared with geothermal spring water will exhibit lower flow performance and lower ability of hole cleaning and rate of penetration compared to the freshwater muds. Hence, it is recommended that this kind of water should not be used to prepare drilling mud.

scholarly journals Experimental analysis of drilling fluid prepared by mixing iron (III) oxide nanoparticles with a KCl–Glycol–PHPA polymer-based mud used in drilling operation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 3389-3397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayem Ahmed ◽  
Md. Saiful Alam ◽  
M. A. Salam
Keyword(s):  
Filter Cake ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Filter Press ◽  
Plastic Viscosity ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Drilling Operation ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Mud Loss

Abstract Loss of drilling fluid commonly known as mud loss is considered as one of the critical issues during the drilling operation as it can cause severe formation damage. To minimize fluid loss, researchers introduced numerous additives but did not get the expected result. Recently, the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in drilling fluid gives a new hope to control the fluid loss. A basic KCl–Glycol–PHPA polymer-based mud is made, and six different concentrations of 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 wt% iron (III) oxide or Hematite (Fe2O3) NPs are mixed with the basic mud. The experimental observations reveal that fluid loss of basic mud is 5.9 ml after 30 min and prepared nano-based drilling mud results in a less fluid loss at all concentrations. Nanoparticles with a concentration of 0.5 wt% result in a 5.1 ml fluid loss at the API LTLP filter press test. On the other hand, nanoparticles with a concentration of 3.0 wt% enhance the plastic viscosity, yield point, and 10 s gel strength by 15.0, 3.0, and 12.5%, respectively. The optimum concentration of hematite NPs is found to be 0.5 wt% which reduces the API LPLT filtrate volume and filter cake thickness by 13.6 and 40%, respectively, as well as an improvement of plastic viscosity by 10%.

scholarly journals Production and Characterization of an Eco-Friendly Oil Based Mud from Synthetic Bio-lubricant Derived from Chrysophyllum Albidum Seed Oil

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
S Igbafe ◽  
A.A. Azuokwu ◽  
A.I. Igbafe
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Edible Oils ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Wellbore Stability ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Filtration Loss ◽  
African Star Apple

Sequel to the environmental problems of the none biodegradable nature of the conventional oil-based drilling fluids, it is imperative and urgent for environmental sustainability and for the development of eco-friendly products, that use of petroleum diesel oil as the continuous phase of drilling mud warrant urgent reconsideration. Towards the search to provide a better alternative to petroleum diesel oil as a base oil for drilling mud, vegetable oil from the inedible seeds of the African star apple fruits, was examined In this study, an oil-based drilling mud (OBM) with biodegradable qualities for sustainable environmental applications was developed and characterized. The OBM was produced with chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) oil methyl ester bio-lubricant to replace petroleum diesel as the continuous phase of the mud. The chrysophyllum albidum oil methyl ester was synthesized from fatty acid methyl ester obtained through transesterification process of none edible oils extracted from chrysophyllum albidum seeds. Tests of physiochemical and rheological properties were carried out on mud samples of chrysophyllum albidum oil biolube-based mud (CAOBBM) and petroleum diesel oil-based mud (PDOBM) to characterise the fluids for performance evaluation and environmental consequences. The findings indicated that CAOBBM was lower in density and less acidic than PDOBM, at barite content of 20 g. Also, CAOBBM had lower viscosity which implies less resistance to flow and lower pressure losses. The low oil to water ratio from the filtration loss test, revealed that CAOBBM is more viable to low fluid loss and consequently enhances wellbore stability and less oil retained on drilled cuttings. Similarly, toxicity test confirmed CAOBBM to be more appropriate and less detrimental to the environment compared to PDOBM. Summarily chrysophyllum albidum oil biolube based muds stands safer and more eco-friendly for a sustainable environment than petroleum diesel oil-based muds.

scholarly journals Jenis Mineral Lempung Endapan Kuarter Pantai Semarang Jawa Tengah dan Potensinya sebagai Lumpur Pemboran

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sugeng Widada ◽  
Hanna Afifah ◽  
Salatun Said ◽  
Hendaryono Hendaryono
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Yield Point ◽  
Mineralogical Composition ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Mud Cake ◽  
Filtration Loss ◽  
Scanning Electron

<p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik litologi endapan Kuater Pantai Semarang yang meliputi komposisi mineralogi, distribusi serta potensinya sebagai bahan lumpur bor. Komposisi mineralogi ditentukan dengan menggunakan scanning electron microscope (SEM). Untuk mengetahui potensi sebagai lumpur bor ditentukan berdasarkan uji <em>rheology</em> dan <em>filtration loss.</em> Dari hasil analisis menunjukkan sedimen Kuater Pantai Semarang didominasi oleh endapan lempung dengan sedikit lanau pasiran yang terbentuk oleh proses pengendapan secara suspensi. Secara mineralogis, jenis mineral lempung yang dijumpai di daerah telitian sangat bervariasi. Dari analisis SEM menunjukkan jenis mineral lempung yang dijumpai antara lain kaolinit, illit dan campuran montmorilonit- illit. Berdasarkan hasil uji <em>rheology </em>menunjukkan pembacaan <em>deal reading </em>600 RPM nilai yang dominan = 4, harga viskositas plastis = 1, nilai <em>yield point </em>= 2 dan nilai <em>gel strength </em>10 menit = 1. Berdasarkan uji <em>filtration loss </em>menunjukkan volume air yang keluar rata-rata 188 ml, tebal kerak lumpur rata-rata 0,65 cm dan pH = 8. Berdasarkan uji <em>rheology </em>dan <em>filtration loss</em> dapat disimpulkan bahwa mineral lempung di daerah telitian tidak memenuhi kualifikasi untuk dipergunakan sebagai lumpur pemboran.</p><p><em>The objectives of this study are to identify lithological characteristics of the Quaternary Sediments in the Semarang Coast including mineralogical composition, distribution and its potency as drilling mud. Mineralogical composition is determined using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The potency as drilling mud is identified based on rheology and filtration loss tests. Based on this study shows that this sediment is predominantly composed of clay-size material with minor sandy silt-size grain deposited by suspension process. Mineralogically, there are some clay mineral type in the study area based on SEM analysis, they are kaolinite, illite and mixed montomorillonite-illite.Based on rheology test showed that the value of deal reading 600 RPM = 4, plastic viscosity = 1, yield point = 1 and gel strength at 10 minute = 1. Based on filtration loss showed the average volume expelled water = 188 ml, the average thickness of mud cake = 0.65 cm and </em>pH<em> = 8. Based on rheology and filtration loss tests can be concluded that clay sediment in the study area can not be used as mud drilling material.</em></p>

Sagging Prevention for Hematite-Based Invert Emulsion Mud

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Ashraf Ahmed ◽  
Salem Basfer ◽  
Salaheldin Elkatatny
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Filter Cake ◽  
Emulsion Stability ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Drilling Fluids ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
High Pressure High Temperature ◽  
Solids Suspension ◽  
Invert Emulsion ◽  
Drilling Cost

Abstract The solids sagging in high-pressure high-temperature (HP/HT) reservoirs is a common challenge associated with hematite drilling fluids. This study provides a solution to hematite sagging in invert emulsion mud for HP/HT wells which involves the combination of Micromax (Mn3O4) with hematite. The particles of both weighting agents were characterized to address their mineralogical features. A Field formulation of the mud was used over a range of Micromax/hematite ratios (0/100, 20/80, and 30/70%) in laboratory experiments to address the sag performance and determine the optimal combination ratio. Then, density, emulsion stability, rheology, viscoelasticity, and filtration performance for the formulated mud were addressed. The tests were conditioned to 500 psi and 350 °F. The acquired results of sag tests indicated that incorporation of 30% Micromax solved the hematite sagging issue and brought the sag tendency within the recommended safe range. An insignificant reduction in mud density was observed upon the inclusion of Micromax, while the emulsion stability was obviously improved from 551 to 614 volts with the 30% Micromax mixture. The recommended 30/70% combination had almost no effect on plastic viscosity and yield point since they were increased by one unit, but the gel strength was improved resulting in flat rheology and better solids suspension capacity. The filtration behavior of the formulation with 30% Micromax was enhanced compared to pure hematite as it resulted in 10 and 14% reduction of the filtrate volume and filter-cake thickness, respectively. This study contributes to improve and economize the drilling cost and time by formulating a stabilized and distinguished-performance drilling mud using combined weighting agents at HP/HT.

scholarly journals A simple NMR methodology for evaluating filter cake properties and drilling fluid-induced formation damage

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1643-1655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrauf R. Adebayo ◽  
Badr S. Bageri
Keyword(s):  
Filter Cake ◽  
Rock Sample ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Material Balance ◽  
Cumulative Distribution ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Secondary Damage ◽  
Volume Porosity ◽  
Filtration Loss ◽  
Cake Removal

Abstract An efficient drilling fluid will form a filter cake that will minimize the drilling fluid invasion into any drilled formation. Drilling fluid must therefore be adequately evaluated in the laboratory prior to field trial. Filter cake properties such as thickness, porosity, permeability, and pore structure are frequently evaluated using several techniques such as CT scan, SEM, and XRF. However, each of these techniques can evaluate only one or two filter cake properties. This paper presents a simple but novel NMR technique to evaluate filter cake properties such as thickness, pore volume, porosity, and possibly permeability. Furthermore, the amount and particle size distribution of solids that invaded a given rock sample can be obtained using the same technique. The full procedure was tested and verified using four identical rock samples. Drilling fluid invasion and filter cake deposition experiments were conducted on each of the samples, using the same drilling fluid but four different concentrations of fluid loss additive. NMR T2 relaxation measurements were taken at three different stages of each rock sample: before filter cake deposition; after fluid invasion and filter cake deposition; and after filter cake removal. A material balance analysis of the probability density function and cumulative distribution function of the measured T2 profile at the different stages of each sample yielded multiple filtration loss properties of the filter cake. The results obtained showed high accuracy of the NMR versus the current techniques. Moreover, this current method evaluated the majority of the filter cake properties at the same time and in situ hence eliminated the need of using multi-procedures that disturb the sample state. Finally, the presented method can also be used to evaluate secondary damage associated with filter cake removal process.

scholarly journals Improving the Rheological Properties of Water Based Mud with Moringa oleifera Leaves

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Tecla C. Biwott ◽  
Onyewuchi Akaranta ◽  
Ambrose K. Kiprop ◽  
Oriji Boniface
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Leaves ◽  
Loss Control

This paper aimed at improving the water-based drilling mud using Moringa oleifera (M. Oleifera) plant leaves. The rheological properties (plastic viscosity (PV), yield point (YP), and gel strength) of the mud were measured using standard procedures. The mud weight was not affected by M. oleifera concentration (10.03-10.63 pounds per gallon (ppg)). pH of the formulated mud decreased by 28% with increasing concentration of the M. oleifera leaves. The highest PV (33cP) was recorded by mud with 1% M. oleifera leaves at 50ºC while the least value (22cP) was given by control mud at 70ºC temperature. Highest YP (57 1b/100ft2) was recorded by mud sample with 4% concentration of M. oleifera leaves while 1% gave the lowest YP value of 91b/100ft2 at 30ºC and 49ºC respectively.  Gel strength at 10 seconds showed improvement with 2% concentration of leaves by recording maximum of 5 1 b/100 ft2 at 70ºC while the lowest gel strength was recorded by 1% leaves concentration at 49ºC. A good gel strength (30.21 b/100 ft2) at 10 minutes was recorded by mud sample with 3% leaves of M. oleifera at temperature of 30ºC. The results indicated that the M. oleifera leaves significantly improved the rheological properties of the mud. It was also observed that the mud weight of formulated muds with M. oleifera leaves were not affected which leads to stability of the wellbore if the formulation is used.  These great result calls for the need to use M. oleifera leaves to improve rheological properties of the drilling mud. An investigation of M. oleifera as fluid loss control should be done as well as need to carry out isolation and characterization of the active ingredients from M. oleifera leaves so as to establish the compound (s) associated with its activity in drilling mud.

Modified Corn Starch as an Environmentally Friendly Rheology Enhancer and Fluid Loss Reducer for Water-Based Drilling Mud

SPE Journal ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Emanuel Ricky ◽  
Musa Mpelwa ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Bahati Hamad ◽  
Xingguang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Oh Groups ◽  
Filtration Loss ◽  
Water Based

Summary Drilling fluid rheology and fluid loss property are fundamental parameters that dictate the effectiveness and easiness of a drilling operation. Maintaining these parameters under high temperatures is technically challenging and has been an exciting research area for the drilling industry. Nonetheless, the use of drilling mud additives, particularly synthetic polymers, threaten ecological environments. Herein, modified corn starch (MCS) was synthesized, characterized, and investigated as an environmentally friendly rheology enhancer and filtration loss controlling agent for water-based mud (WBM) at high temperatures. The experimental results indicated that MCS exhibits better performance in improving rheological properties and fluid loss controlling ability for WBM than the commonly used mud additives. With the addition of an optimal concentration (0.3 wt%), MCS improved the rheology and fluid loss behavior of WBM formulation at harsh aging temperature (220°C) by practically 4 times and 1.7 times, respectively. The MCS was revealed to perform superbly over polyanionic cellulose (PAC) addition at all investigated temperatures. The better performance of the MCS was ascribed to the improved entanglements in the mud system owing to the additional hydroxyl (OH) groups. Besides, the Herschel-Bulkley model was found to be a constitutive model that described the rheological properties of the investigated muds satisfactorily. Moreover, the MCS was found to exhibit acceptable biodegradability properties.

scholarly journals Studying the Effects of Different Polymers on Rheological Properties of Water Base Muds

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 12-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amel Habeeb Assi ◽  
Ramzi Riyadh Khazeem ◽  
Ahmed Salah Salem ◽  
Alaa Tahseen Ali
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Yield Point ◽  
Xanthan Gum ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Plastic Viscosity ◽  
Filtration Loss ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Water Base

This research is focusing on finding more effective polymers that leads to enhance the rheological properties of Water Base Muds. The experiments are done for different types of mud for all substances which are Polyacrylamide, Xanthan gum, CMC (Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose). This study shows the effect of add polymer to red bentonite mud, effect of add polymer to Iraqi bentonite mud, the effect of add bentonite to polymer mud. The mud properties of Iraqi bentonite blank are enhanced after adding the polymers to the blank mix, CMC gives the highest value of plastic viscosity and Gel strength than others; X-anthan gives the highest value of yield point and gel strength than others. For the red bentonite mud, Polyacrylamide has the highest shear stress and yield point than the others polymers, but Xanthan has the highest effect on plastic viscosity than other polymers. All polymers reduce filtration loss. The polymer solution mud failed to suspend the barite so we cannot use it as drilling fluid even so this mud has good Rheological properties (PV and YP). The maximum amount of each polymer is founded for the studied clay types.                                                             

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