Experimental Research of Shale Pellet Swelling in Nano-Based Drilling Muds

Pašić, Borivoje; Gaurina-Međimurec, Nediljka; Mijić, Petar; Medveď, Igor

doi:10.3390/en13236246

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“…After each experimental cycle, the drill cuttings samples were removed and weighed. The repeated rolling recovery experiment aids in a deeper understanding of how Si-AP influences the hydration and dispersion behavior of clay under high-temperature conditions and better simulates the high-temperature conditions encountered during drilling processes [ 36 , 37 ].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organosiloxane-Modified Auricularia Polysaccharide (Si-AP): Improved High-Temperature Resistance and Lubrication Performance in WBDFs

Zhang,

Wang,

Wang

et al. 2024

Molecules

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This study introduces a novel organosilicon-modified polysaccharide (Si-AP) synthesized via grafting and comprehensively evaluates its performance in water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs). The molecular structure of Si-AP was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and 1H-NMR experiments. Thermalgravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the good thermal stability of Si-AP up to 235 °C. Si-AP significantly improves the rheological properties and fluid loss performance of WBDFs. With increasing Si-AP concentration, system viscosity increases, API filtration rate decreases, clay expansion is inhibited, and drilling cuttings hydration dispersion is suppressed, especially under high-temperature conditions. Additionally, mechanistic analysis indicates that the introduction of siloxane groups can effectively inhibit the thermal degradation of AP chains and enhance their high-temperature resistance. Si-AP can form a lubricating film by adsorbing on the surface of clay particles, improving mud cake quality, reducing the friction coefficient, and significantly enhancing the lubricating performance of WBDFs. Overall, Si-AP exhibits a higher temperature-resistance limit compared to AP and more effectively optimizes the lubrication, inhibition, and control of the filtration rate of WBDFs under high-temperature conditions. While meeting the requirements of drilling fluid systems under high temperatures, Si-AP also addresses environmental concerns and holds promise as an efficient solution for the exploitation of deep-seated oil and gas resources.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organosiloxane-Modified Auricularia Polysaccharide (Si-AP): Improved High-Temperature Resistance and Lubrication Performance in WBDFs

Zhang,

Wang,

Wang

et al. 2024

Molecules

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“…Drilling could undergo a major revolution if lightweight, high-strength steel that is affordable and mass-produced is developed for tubing and casing [96]. While much research has been carried out on producing aluminium alloys [44] and nano-ceramic coatings [97], relatively little research has been carried out on steel, even though steel is used widely and has practical importance.…”

Section: Nano Silica Modernizing Oil Well Cementing: Enhancing Streng...mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Review of Nanotechnology Applications in Oil and Gas Well Drilling Operations

Alkalbani,

Chala

2024

Energies

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The field of nanotechnology has shown promise in addressing major problems and improving drilling effectiveness. An overview of the difficulties encountered during oil and gas well drilling operations and the demand for creative solutions opens the debate. This review explores how nanotechnology is transforming the oil industry and enhancing performance as a whole. The evaluation of the uses of nanotechnology for better oil recovery, real-time monitoring, innovative materials, drilling fluids, and reservoir characterization are extensively discussed in this review. The primary function of additives is to improve the fundamental characteristics of drilling fluids. The variety of fluid additives available is a reflection of the complex drilling–fluid systems that are currently being used to enable drilling in increasingly difficult subsurface conditions. Common additives used in water- and oil-based drilling fluids include lubrication, shale stability, pH regulation, filtration control, rheology control, viscosification, and pH regulation. Drilling fluids frequently contain filtration control additives such as starch, polyanionic cellulose (PAC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and nanoparticles (NP). Commonly used rheology-modifier additives are xanthan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum powder, and, more recently, salt-responsive zwitterionic polymers that were used as viscosifiers to water-based drilling fluids. The three main additives that regulate pH are citric acid monohydrate, potassium hydroxide, and sodium hydroxide. Additives that stabilize shale, such as potassium and sodium salts and asphaltenes, are often used. A wide range of materials are included in the category of lubricating additives, including polymers, asphaltenes, glass beads, oils of various grades, and oil-surfactants. Various fibrous materials, including wood, cotton, fibrous minerals, shredded tires from vehicles, and paper pulp, are used as additives to control circulation. Furthermore, shredded cellophane, bits of plastic laminate, plate-like minerals like mica flakes, granulated inert materials such as nut shells, and nano-polymers are used in wellbores to reduce fluid loss. The incorporation of nanoparticles into drilling fluids has produced upgraded fluids with better features, including improved lubricity, thermal stability, and filtering capacities. These developments aid in lowering friction, enhancing wellbore stability, and enhancing drilling efficiency. This paper also emphasizes how nanotechnology has made enhanced drilling equipment and materials possible. Drilling equipment’s longevity and performance are increased by nanocomposite materials that have been reinforced with nanoparticles due to their improved mechanical strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Advanced reservoir characterisation tools, including nanoparticle tracers and nanoscale imaging methods, can help locate the best drilling sites and increase production effectiveness. On the other hand, nanofluids and nanoemulsions can potentially increase oil recovery because they enhance fluid mobility, lower interfacial tension, and alter rock wettability. Although nanotechnology has many advantages, there are also issues that need to be resolved. For an implementation to be effective, factors including nanoparticle stability, dispersion, and potential environmental effects must be carefully taken into account. This review highlights the need for future research to create scalable manufacturing procedures, improve nanoparticle behaviour, and determine nanomaterials’ long-term environmental effects. In conclusion, this in-depth analysis illustrates the use of nanotechnology in transforming the process of drilling oil and gas wells.

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“…In these depleted fields, new wellbores must be drilled for gas injection operations. Consequently, drilling operation in shale is still a matter of concern [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Sensitivity Analysis of Wellbore Mud Pressure towards Anisotropic Shale Properties, Pore Fluid Pressure and Far Field Stresses

Deangeli,

Liu,

Yang

2023

Applied Sciences

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The paper investigates the mud pressure to maintain the stability of wellbores drilled in transversely isotropic shale through sensitivity analyses, carried out with analytical and numerical modeling (FLAC). To this end, we interpreted the anisotropic strength of the Tournemire shale with the Weakness Plane Model (WPM) and the modified Hoek–Brown criterion (HBm). The sensitivity analyses of synthetic case studies indicated a different trend in mud pressure for the two criteria. In some cases, the WPM predicts mud pressures higher than those predicted by the HBm and vice versa. The mud pressures predicted by the HBm resulted in being more sensitive to the increase in the anisotropy of the far field stresses for all the inclinations of the weakness planes. In this context, the WPM predicts some anomalous low mud pressures in a wide range of inclinations of the weak planes. The change in the frictional component of strength decreases with an increase in the pore fluid pressure for both criteria. The mud pressure predicted by the WPM resulted in being more sensitive to the change in frictional strength. The change in trend of the two criteria with change in input data suggests caution in the “a priori” selection of the strength criterion. A simple solution is proposed to predict a safe and reliable mud pressure with a small number of lab tests.

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Experimental Research of Shale Pellet Swelling in Nano-Based Drilling Muds

Cited by 10 publications

References 41 publications

Organosiloxane-Modified Auricularia Polysaccharide (Si-AP): Improved High-Temperature Resistance and Lubrication Performance in WBDFs

Organosiloxane-Modified Auricularia Polysaccharide (Si-AP): Improved High-Temperature Resistance and Lubrication Performance in WBDFs

A Comprehensive Review of Nanotechnology Applications in Oil and Gas Well Drilling Operations

Sensitivity Analysis of Wellbore Mud Pressure towards Anisotropic Shale Properties, Pore Fluid Pressure and Far Field Stresses

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