Drilling Fluids
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Thermodynamic modelling of the effects of high temperatures on brine fluid density
Abstract: Current trends in oil discoveries points to deep water zones characterized by temperatures ranging from 150oC to 350oC which needs good prediction of the fracture pressure and pore pressure hence imperative to continually understand temperature-density relationships of the fluids which are pumped downhole for well control. This paper seeks to propose a new, cost effective and easier method of estimating the reduction in density of brine completion fluid as it …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Polysaccharide based Graft Copolymers and their Applications as Flocculants for Drilling Fluid Wastes
Abstract: Pure water is essential for the survival of living beings. It is used for human consumption, agricultural and industrial activities. During oil and gas well drillinglarge amount of drilling fluid are used. These drilling fluids are mainly water based bentonite solutions which plays a major role in keeping safe and efficient oil and gas well drilling. After their prolonged use, these drilling fluid wastes needs to be disposed of in …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–21 Read article