Investigation of Dehydroxylated Sodium Bentonite as a Pozzolanic Extender in Oil-Well Cement

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Stephen Adjei ◽  
Salaheldin Elkatatny ◽  
Pranjal Sarmah ◽  
Gonzalo Chinea
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
High Stability ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Sodium Bentonite ◽  
Pozzolanic Material ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Well Cement

Summary Fly ash, which is a pozzolan generated as a byproduct from coal-powered plants, is the most used extender in the design of lightweight cement. However, the coal-powered plants are phasing out due to global-warming concerns. There is the need to investigate other materials as substitutes to fly ash. Bentonite is a natural pozzolanic material that is abundant in nature. This pozzolanic property is enhanced upon heat treatment; however, this material has never been explored in oil-well cementing in such form. This study compares the performance of 13-ppg heated (dehydroxylated) sodium bentonite and fly-ash cement systems. The raw (commercial) sodium bentonite was dehydroxylated at 1,526°F for 3 hours. Cement slurries were prepared at 13 ppg using the heated sodium bentonite as partial replacements of cement in concentrations of 10 to 50% by weight of blend. Various tests were done at a bottomhole static temperature of 120°F, bottomhole circulating temperature of 110°F, and pressure of 1,000 psi or atmospheric pressure. All the dehydroxylated sodium bentonite systems exhibited high stability, thickening times in the range of 3 to 5 hours, and a minimum 24-hour compressive strength of 600 psi. At a concentration of 40 and 50%, the 24-hour compressive strength was approximately 800 and 787 psi, respectively. This was higher than a 13-ppg fly-ash-based cement designed at 40% cement replacement (580 psi).

Effect of Fly Ash and Slag on the Resistance to H2S Attack of Oil Well Cement

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Qi Wang ◽  
Lin Qiao ◽  
Peng Song
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Curing Period ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Well Cement

In this paper, the resistance to H2S attack of pastes made from slag-fly ash blended cement used in oil well (SFAOW) was studied, in which fly ash (FA) was used at replacement dosages of 30% to 60% by weight of slag. Samples of SCOW and SFAOW pastes were demoulded and cured by immersion in fresh water with 2 Mp H2S insulfflation under 130oC for 15 days. After this curing period, compression strength and permeability of the samples were investigated. The reaction mechanisms of H2S with the paste were carried out through a microstructure study, which included the use of x-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based on the obtained data in this study, incorporation of FA into SCOW results in the comparable effects in the resistance to H2S attack. When the replacement dosage of slag is about 40%, the paste exhibits the best performance on resistance to H2S attack with compression strength 36.58Mp.

Influence of sulfuric and hydrochloric acid on the resistance of geopolymer cement with nano-silica additive for oil well cement application

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 616-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syahrir Ridha ◽  
Afif Izwan Abd Hamid ◽  
Riau Andriana Setiawan ◽  
Ahmad Radzi Shahari
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Geopolymer Cement ◽  
Well Cement ◽  
Silica Additive

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the resistivity of geopolymer cement with nano-silica additive toward acid exposure for oil well cement application.Design/methodology/approachAn experimental study was conducted to assess the acid resistance of fly ash-based geopolymer cement with nano-silica additive at a concentration of 0 and 1 wt.% to understand its effect on the strength and microstructural development. Geopolymer cement of Class C fly ash and API Class G cement were used. The alkaline activator was prepared by mixing the proportion of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions of 8 M and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) using ratio of 1:2.5 by weight. After casting, the specimens were subjected to elevated curing condition at 3,500 psi and 130°C for 24 h. Durability of cement samples was assessed by immersing them in 15 wt.% of hydrochloric acid and 15 wt.% sulfuric acid for a period of 14 days. Evaluation of its resistance in terms of compressive strength and microstructural behavior were carried out by using ELE ADR 3000 and SEM, respectively.FindingsThe paper shows that geopolymer cement with 1 wt.% addition of nano-silica were highly resistant to sulfuric and hydrochloric acid. The strength increase was contributed by the densification of the microstructure with the addition of nano-silica.Originality/valueThis paper investigates the mechanical property and microstructure behavior of emerging geopolymer cement due to hydrochloric and sulfuric acids exposure. The results provide potential application of fly ash-based geopolymer cement as oil well cementing.

Carbon Dioxide Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention of Oil Well Cement Paste Matrix in Deep Wells

2014 ◽  
Vol 692 ◽  
pp. 433-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Fu Zhang ◽  
Jin Long Yang ◽  
Kai Liu ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Rui Xue Hou
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Oil Wells ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Cement Slurry ◽  
Corrosion Prevention ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Oil Well Cement Paste ◽  
Well Cement

Carbon dioxide CO2could corrode the oil well cement paste matrix under agreeable moisture and pressure condition in deep oil wells, which could decrease the compressive strength and damage the annular seal reliability of cement paste matrix. The problem of oil well cement paste matrix corrosion by CO2was researched in the paper for obtain the feasible corrosion prevention technical measures. The microstructure and compressive strength of corroded cement paste matrix were examined by scanning electron microscopeSEMand strength test instrument etc. under different corrosion conditions. The mechanism and effect law of corrosion on oil well cement paste matrix by CO2were analyzed. And the suitable method to protect CO2corrosion in deep oil wells was explored. The results show that the corrosion mechanism of cement paste matrix by CO2was that the wetting phase CO2could generate chemical reaction with original hydration products produced from cement hydration, which CaCO3were developed and the original composition and microstructure of cement paste matrix were destroyed. The compressive strength of corrosion cement paste matrix always was lower than that of un-corrosion cement paste matrix. The compressive strength of corrosion cement paste matrix decreased with increase of curing temperature and differential pressure. The corroded degree of cement paste matrix was intimately related with the compositions of cement slurry. Developing and design anti-corrosive cement slurry should base on effectively improving the compact degree and original strength of cement paste matrix. The compounding additive R designed in the paper could effectively improve the anti-corrosive ability of cement slurry.

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Epoxy Resin Enhanced Oil-Well Cement Stone

2019 ◽  
Vol 944 ◽  
pp. 1103-1107
Author(s):  
Ming Dan He ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Yong Jin Yu ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Wei Yuan Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Cement Stone ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Waterborne Epoxy ◽  
Waterborne Epoxy Resin ◽  
Well Cement

To adequately understand the waterborne epoxy resin and enhance the compressive, tensile strength of oil-well cement stone, the cement composite materials were prepared with different addition of waterborne epoxy resin, and the specimens were cured for 3days, 7 days, 14days, 28days at 50°C thermostatic water bath to test the compressive strength and tensile strength, respectively. The results showed when the content of resin emulsion is 30%, the compressive strength and tensile strength of the cement are increased by 303.09% and 306.04% compared with pure cement, respectively. Obviously, in the mechanical performance testing, oil-well cement stone modified by waterborne epoxy resin have been significantly improved compared with the pure cement. To explore the enhanced microstructure of oil-well cement modified with waterborne epoxy resin, the cement specimens were prepared with 30% waterborne epoxy resin analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Preliminary Investigation on G Cement Modified by Nano-Powder

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2A) ◽  
pp. 143-151
Author(s):  
Doaa M. Abdullah ◽  
Alaa A. Abdullalhameed ◽  
Farhad M. Othman
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nano Powder ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Well Cement

A proper slurry design is critical to cementing work success. In the present investigation, a ball mill method was utilized for preparing a nano powder from a cement dust material, supplied via Al-Kufa Cement Factory, to reinforce the oil well cement by utilizing it as a partial replacement of oil well cement class (G) using different weight percentages (0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1%). A mixture having water to cement ratio of (0.44) was produced. The produced samples characterizations were achieved via the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) as well as the density and compressive strength. Results showed that the structural characteristics were enhanced with the phase formation of the calcium silicate hydration (C-S-H), and both density and compressive strength were improved. Accordingly, obtained results suggest that the modified cement is suitable for the oil well uses.

Green Nanoparticle Oil Well Cement from Agro Waste Rice Husk Ash

2014 ◽  
Vol 974 ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
N. Alias ◽  
M.M.M. Nawang ◽  
N.A. Ghazali ◽  
T.A.T. Mohd ◽  
S.F.A. Manaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Hydraulic Pressure ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Well Completion ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Well Cement

Cement is an important part in oil and gas well completion. A high quality of cement is required to seal hydraulic pressure between casing and borehole formation. Cement additives were used to enhance the cement properties such as thickening time, compressive strength, porosity and permeability of the cement. Currently, the commercial additives were imported and the price is keep increasing year by year. Therefore, the researchers were continuously looking for potential additives such as nanoparticle to improve the cement properties. This paper presents the effect nanosilica on compressive strength and porosity of oil well cement type G. In this study, two type of nanosilica were used, synthesis nanosilica from rice husk ash (RHA) and commercial nanosilica. The synthesized nanosilica was characterized using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray flouresece (XRF) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). All the experiments were conducted using API standard procedures and specifications. Based on the results, compressive strength of cement slurries was improved from 2600 psi to 2800 psi for 8-hours curing, when the amount of nanosilica increased from 0 wt% to 1.5 wt%. Besides that, incorporation of nanosilica from RHA into cement formulation resulted in reduction of cement porosity up to 18 % pore volume. Overall, the results showed that the incorporation of nanosilica from RHA improved the oil well cement compressive strength and oil well cement porosity. In conclusion, green nanosilica from RHA can be a potential candidate to replace the commercial nanosilica to enhance the oil well cement properties as well as to prevent the migration of undesirable fluid which can lead to major blowout.

Compressive Strength Changing Law of Oil Well Cement Paste under Corporate Corrosion of HCO3- and SO42-

2012 ◽  
Vol 229-231 ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Yu Feng Chen ◽  
Yan Lu ◽  
Hui Fang Zhang ◽  
Zhi Guo Sun
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Cement Stone ◽  
Corrosion Mechanism ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Well Cement

On the basis of analyzing the oil well cement corrosion mechanism by SO42- and HCO3-, the corrosion products, microstructure and compressive strength of cement stone were measured and the changing regularity and influence factors of compressive strength were analyzed under different experimental conditions. The following conclusions can be drawn. Under the interactive corrosion effect of SO42- and HCO3-, Ca(OH)2 in cement stone was dissolved out and consumed, the calcium silicate hydrate was decomposed, ettringite, gypsum, calcite and thaumasite were produced which destroyed the structure and components of cement stone primary products and led the compressive strength of corrosion cement stone decline. With the increases of ion concentration of corrosive solution, temperature and corrosive time, the compressive strength was decreased gradually, even collapsed completely.

Development and Change of Compressive Strength for Class G Oil Well Cement under High Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 1441-1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Fu Zhang ◽  
Kai Liu ◽  
Rui Xue Hou ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Jin Long Yang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Cement Slurry ◽  
Critical Temperatures ◽  
Oil Well Cement ◽  
Well Cement

The compressive strength of oil well cement would be damaged by high temperature in deep oil wells, which was caused by the obvious change of the components and microstructure of cement hydration products. The adaptability of common oil well cement for cementing under higher temperatures was confined by above reasons. Characteristics of development and change of compressive strength of Class G oil well cement were studied under different temperatures by using Static Gel Strength Analyzer and High Temperature-High Pressure curing chamber. The influence law of temperature and silica sands on compressive strength was analyzed. The results showed that the critical temperatures at which the compressive strength begun to decline were about 110°C and 150°C respectively; The compressive strength increased with curing time during the initial period and would reduced after it reached a certain value when temperature exceeded 110°C; For cement with silica sands, the compressive strength development trend was in the shape of two-stage form with increase of curing time within the range of 110~150°C, but for 160~200°C temperature range the development form was in the shape of single stage; The reasonable amounts of silica sands which would be added to cement slurry to enhance the compressive strength of hardening paste were determined to be 30%~40%.

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