New Drilling Muds for Drilling in Clay Rocks

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomir Wysocki ◽  
Rafał Wiśniowski ◽  
Magdalena Gaczoł
Keyword(s):  
Side Chains ◽  
Atomic Mass Unit ◽  
Cationic Polymers ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Mass Unit ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Amine Groups ◽  
Clay Rocks ◽  
Drilling Muds ◽  
Selection Of

The paper describes studies on the development of the new formulas of water-based drilling mud for drilling in clays and shales. The research were undertaken as a part of the OPTIDRILTEC project. First stage of the project included studies related to selection of ionic inhibitors of hydration. The tests of inorganic agents with various concentrations influence on technological parameters of the developed drilling muds was undertaken. The disintegration and linear swelling tests under influence of developed muds with different ionic inhibitors were conducted on the rock samples. Miocene shale was used as the model rocks. Within a framework of the project, it was conducted selection of the polymeric inhibitors of hydration. Subsequently, different polymers were tested for the influence on technological parameters of drilling muds as well as on disintegration and linear swelling of model rocks. Studies also consists of synthesis of short-chained cationic polymers (with primary amine groups in the side chains) and cationic-anionic polymers (with, apart amine groups, sulfonic amine groups). Synthesized polymers are characterized by low molecular masses (about 10.000 – 20.000 atomic mass unit) and small steric hindrance of side chains. The studies allowed development of new water-based mud formulas for drilling in clay rocks. Developed drilling muds are characterized by good technological parameters, resistance to temperature and to salts along with effective preservation against disintegration and swelling of clay rocks. Moreover, based on the research results it can be observed that synthesized cationic polymers are efficient inhibitors of clay rocks hydration. Newly developed drilling muds could be successfully applied in the oil and gas industry causing improved drilling conditions and decreased drilling costs.

scholarly journals Drilling mud with addition of new hydration inhibitor for clay rocks

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 00013
Author(s):  
Sławomir Wysocki ◽  
Magdalena Gaczoł ◽  
Marta Wysocka
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Chemical Agents ◽  
Effective Inhibition ◽  
Rock Disintegration ◽  
Clay Rocks ◽  
Drilling Muds ◽  
New Formula

While drilling through clay rocks using water-based mud, number of challenges need to be faced in view of hydration and swelling of this type of rock. Those phenomena consist in the fact, that clay mineral grows in volume due to water contact. In order to limit hydration phenomenon, for clay rocks drilling are used drilling muds with addition of chemical agents called hydration inhibitors. The article describes studies, which resulted in development of new formula of drilling mud with addition of a new short-chained amino polymer developed in Drilling, Oil and Gas Faculty AGH-UST Krakow. For the developed mud, tests of technological parameters were conducted according to API RP 13B-1 as well as specialist examinations: linear swelling of Miocene shale and clay rock disintegration. Studies also consists of syntheses of polyampholyte and short-chained cationic polymer. Based on performed studies, it was found that studied mud is characterized by good and easy to regulate technological parameters as well as effective inhibition of hydration, swelling and disintegration of clay rocks.

Interdisciplinary Approach for Wellbore Stability During Slimhole Drilling at Volga-Urals Basin Oilfield

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Vladimirovna Norkina ◽  
Sergey Mihailovich Karpukhin ◽  
Konstantin Urjevich Ruban ◽  
Yuriy Anatoljevich Petrakov ◽  
Alexey Evgenjevich Sobolev
Keyword(s):  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Wellbore Stability ◽  
Vertical Wells ◽  
Wellbore Instability ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Chemical Studies ◽  
Fluid Rheology ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The design features and the need to use a water-based solution make the task of ensuring trouble-free drilling of vertical wells non-trivial. This work is an example of an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of the mechanisms of instability of the wellbore. Instability can be caused by a complex of reasons, in this case, standard geomechanical calculations are not enough to solve the problem. Engineering calculations and laboratory chemical studies are integrated into the process of geomechanical modeling. The recommendations developed in all three areas are interdependent and inseparable from each other. To achieve good results, it is necessary to comply with a set of measures at the same time. The key tasks of the project were: determination of drilling density, tripping the pipe conditions, parameters of the drilling fluid rheology, selection of a system for the best inhibition of clay swelling.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF EXTERNAL ENGINEERING NETWORK METHODS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (157) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
V. Zhvan ◽  
V. Donenko ◽  
S. Kulish ◽  
A. Taran
Keyword(s):  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Directional Drilling ◽  
Horizontal Directional Drilling ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Selection Of

The article is devoted to the effective analysis of trench and trenchless pipeline laying technologies. In the course of the work, an analytical review of pipeline assembly was performed, the main technological parameters, the scope of each method, and their advantages and disadvantages were determined. List of considered pipeline laying methods: trenching, horizontal directional drilling, mechanical puncture, hydraulic puncture, microtunneling and punching. The article analyzes the classical trench method and the most widely used trenchless ones: horizontal directional drilling; mechanical puncture; hydraulic puncture; microtunneling; punching. Each of these methods has several advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the optimal method of laying the pipeline depends on many factors: the physical and mechanical properties of soils and hydrogeological conditions, the length and diameter of the pipeline, the presence of other communications, buildings and structures, as well as the budget that customers have. Work time is the last deciding factor. Based on the results of the analysis of pipeline laying technologies and expert survey of construction industry experts, the cost table of each method was compiled, outlining the main characteristics of the technology: length of pipeline, speed of work, scope, cost, and the advantages and disadvantages of each of the considered methods. The conclusions about the use of each of the pipeline laying methods were made. Each of the methods has its advantages and disadvantages, so to choose the method of work it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of technological parameters, cost, scope and timing of work. The cost of lay-ing the pipeline consists of the following factors: conducting research; selection of diameter and determination of pipeline length; choice of laying method and equipment necessary for the works; selection of equipment, shut-off and control equipment and other materials arranged on the pipeline; terms of performance of works. Taking into account these factors, an estimate is made, which determines the cost of installation of a particular pipeline. After the analysis, we can conclude that among the methods of trenchless laying of pipelines can be identi-fied horizontally directional drilling, it is this method of laying the pipeline will be appropriate to use for our region. The drilling technique allows to carry out pipelines under obstacles, to pull long segments of networks, to repair site damage. This method is universal and can be used in almost any environment. Keywords: trenches, horizontal directional drilling, mechanical puncture, hydraulic piercing, microtunnelling, punching, pipeline.

scholarly journals To the Question of Designing Baromembrane Combined Type Apparatus

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-427
Author(s):  
S. I. Lazarev ◽  
O. V. Lomakina ◽  
V. E. Bulanov ◽  
I. V. Khorokhorina
Keyword(s):  
Strength Properties ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Mechanical Loads ◽  
Membrane Apparatus ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Toroidal Shells ◽  
Type Apparatus

The paper considers works on methods for calculating design and technological parameters, design of membrane equipment, research of technological features of membrane devices, selection of design schemes, methods for calculating strength and stiffness. A method has been developed for calculating mechanical loads and determining the thickness of plates and toroidal shells of a membrane apparatus of the combined type, which makes it possible to assess the strength properties of apparatus of this class. An example of a calculation, which makes it possible to assess the adequacy of the application of this technique to devices of the combined type, is given.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Barite and Hematite on the Rheology of Water-Based Drilling Mud

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Osei H
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Attrition Rate ◽  
Drilling Mud ◽  
Cleaning Efficiency ◽  
Drilling Operation ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Petroleum Resources ◽  
Drilling Muds ◽  
The Impact

High demand for oil and gas has led to exploration of more petroleum resources even at remote areas. The petroleum resources are found in deeper subsurface formations and drilling into such formations requires a well-designed drilling mud with suitable rheological properties in order to avoid or reduce associated drilling problems. This is because rheological properties of drilling muds have considerable effect on the drilling operation and cleaning of the wellbore. Mud engineers therefore use mud additives to influence the properties and functions of the drilling fluid to obtain the desired drilling mud properties especially rheological properties. This study investigated and compared the impact of barite and hematite as weighting agents for water-based drilling muds and their influence on the rheology. Water-based muds of different concentrations of weighting agents (5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of the total weight of the drilling mud) were prepared and their rheological properties determined at an ambient temperature of 24ᵒC to check their impact on drilling operation. The results found hematite to produce higher mud density, plastic viscosity, gel strength and yield point when compared to barite at the same weighting concentrations. The higher performance of the hematite-based muds might be attributed to it having higher specific gravity, better particle distribution and lower particle attrition rate and more importantly being free from contaminants. The water-based muds with hematite will therefore be more promising drilling muds with higher drilling and hole cleaning efficiency than those having barite.

scholarly journals Volatile loss following cooling and accretion of the Moon revealed by chromium isotopes

2018 ◽  
Vol 115 (43) ◽  
pp. 10920-10925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo A. Sossi ◽  
Frédéric Moynier ◽  
Kirsten van Zuilen
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Mass Unit ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Volatile Elements ◽  
Mass Unit ◽  
Earth’S Mantle ◽  
Refractory Elements ◽  
Common Precursor ◽  
Lunar Rocks ◽  
Evaporative Loss ◽  
Volatile Loss

Terrestrial and lunar rocks share chemical and isotopic similarities in refractory elements, suggestive of a common precursor. By contrast, the marked depletion of volatile elements in lunar rocks together with their enrichment in heavy isotopes compared with Earth’s mantle suggests that the Moon underwent evaporative loss of volatiles. However, whether equilibrium prevailed during evaporation and, if so, at what conditions (temperature, pressure, and oxygen fugacity) remain unconstrained. Chromium may shed light on this question, as it has several thermodynamically stable, oxidized gas species that can distinguish between kinetic and equilibrium regimes. Here, we present high-precision Cr isotope measurements in terrestrial and lunar rocks that reveal an enrichment in the lighter isotopes of Cr in the Moon compared with Earth’s mantle by 100 ± 40 ppm per atomic mass unit. This observation is consistent with Cr partitioning into an oxygen-rich vapor phase in equilibrium with the proto-Moon, thereby stabilizing the CrO2 species that is isotopically heavy compared with CrO in a lunar melt. Temperatures of 1,600–1,800 K and oxygen fugacities near the fayalite–magnetite–quartz buffer are required to explain the elemental and isotopic difference of Cr between Earth’s mantle and the Moon. These temperatures are far lower than modeled in the aftermath of a giant impact, implying that volatile loss did not occur contemporaneously with impact but following cooling and accretion of the Moon.

The system of components dosing in compound feed

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
S. Yu. Bulatov ◽  
V. N. Nechaev ◽  
A. G. Sergeev
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Optimal Diet ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
Feed Production ◽  
Predominant Type ◽  
Dosing Accuracy ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Poultry Farming

Feed production, feeding of animals and poultry is an integral part of animal husbandry and poultry farming. Proper feeding of animals and poultry, which implies the making of an optimal diet with the input of useful premixes and vitamins, can increase their productivity. In Russia the predominant type of feeding is complete feed, which includes compound feed. Regardless of the type of feed in the process of its production, it is necessary to observe the proportions of its components. Dispensers are used for dosing, which depending on the purpose, are divided into mass and volume. We have made an attempt to generalize, systematize and implement the accumulated experience in the form of a scheme that allows us to understand the principle of operation of modern systems for dosing feed components, in which augers are used as feeding mechanisms. The purpose of the research was to build a scheme for selecting parameters and develop a methodology for studying the dosage system of feed components based on it. The results of the analysis of intellectual property protection documents and scientifi c works in the fi eld of dosing have been used to make a scheme for selecting parameters of the feed components dosing system. The results of observations on the operation of the developed system under production conditions and design features have been also taken into account. As a result of the research developed the scheme of selection of the operating parameters of the dosing system, revealed its shortcomings in the form of lower dosing accuracy with the decrease in the mass of the weighed components and the long search settings when composing the new diet. The methods have been developed to address the identifi ed defi ciencies in the determination of limit values of technological parameters.

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