Zirconium oxide nanoparticle as an effective additive for non-damaging drilling fluid: A study through rheology and computational fluid dynamics investigation

Medhi, Srawanti; Chowdhury, Satyajit; Kumar, Amit; Gupta, Debaditya; Aswal, Zenitha; Sangwai, Jitendra S.

doi:10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106826

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“…The functional group Al-O of Al 2 O 3 -C nanoparticles is exhibited in vibrational bands of approximately 1000 cm −1 , and the hydroxyl group Al-OH is present in the small peak between the frequencies of 1650 and 1600 cm −1 [ 82 ]. The interaction of functional groups Zr-OH and Zr-O-Zr on the nanoparticle’s surface are represented at 1350 and 700 cm −1 , respectively [ 83 ]. Figure 3 c presents IR spectra for synthesized ZnO-S and MgO-S, in which hydroxyl groups (Zn-OH and Mg-OH, respectively) vibrate on both nanoparticle surfaces.…”

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Use of Nanoparticles in Completion Fluids as Dual Effect Treatments for Well Stimulation and Clay Swelling Damage Inhibition: An Assessment of the Effect of Nanoparticle Chemical Nature

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the role of nanoparticles with different chemical structures in completion fluids (CF) in providing a positive dual effect for well stimulation and clay swelling damage inhibition. Six types of commercial (C) or synthesized (S) nanoparticles have been incorporated into a commercial completion fluid. Doses varied between 100 and 500 mg·L−1. CF-nanoparticles were evaluated by fluid–fluid, fluid–nanoparticle, and fluid–rock interactions. The adsorption isotherms show different degrees of affinity, which impacts on the reduction of the interfacial tension between the CF and the reservoir fluids. Fluid–fluid interactions based on interfacial tension (IFT) measurements suggest that positively charged nanoparticles exhibit high IFT reductions. Based on contact angle measurements, fluid–rock interactions suggest that ZnO-S, SiO2-C, SiO2-S, and ZrO2 can adequately promote water–wet rock surfaces compared with other nanomaterials. According to the capillary number, ZnO-S and MgO-S have a higher capacity to reduce both interfacial and surface restrictions for crude oil production, suggesting that completion fluid with nanoparticles (NanoCF) can function as a stimulation agent. The clay swelling inhibition test in the presence of ZnO-S-CTAB and MgO-S-CTAB nanoparticles showed a 28.6% decrease in plastic viscosity (PV), indicating a reduction in clay swelling. The results indicate that a high-clay environment can meet the completion fluid’s requirements. They also indicate that the degree of clay swelling inhibition of the nanoparticles depends on their chemical nature and dosage. Finally, displacement tests revealed that CF with nanoparticles increased the oil linear displacement efficiency.

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Use of Nanoparticles in Completion Fluids as Dual Effect Treatments for Well Stimulation and Clay Swelling Damage Inhibition: An Assessment of the Effect of Nanoparticle Chemical Nature

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“…The pre-hydrated bentonite slurry was added gradually into water under mechanical stirring for 15 min. Furthermore, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as a PH adjuster [ 33 ], Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as a viscofier for fluid loss control, potassium chloride (KCl), and barite as a weighing agent to help in holding the cuttings [ 34 ] were added into bentonite-based mud and kept stirred to homogenize the mixture.…”

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Synthesis, Characterization and Filtration Properties of Ecofriendly Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Derived from Olive Leaves Extract

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Recently, value-added nanomaterials including nanoparticles or nanofluids have been significantly used in designing drilling fluids with tunable rheological properties to meet specific downhole and environmental requirements. In this work, we report novel water-based drilling fluids (WBDF) containing eco-friendly Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) prepared by using olive leaves extract (OLE) as a reducing and capping agent. A series of economical and excellent performance of WBDF was obtained by introducing low, medium, and high concentrations of Fe3O4-NPs into the conventional WBDF. The synthesis of Fe3O4-NPs was accomplished through the thermal decomposition of iron precursors in an organic medium. NPs were added to the based fluid at concentrations of 0.01, 0.1, and 0.5 wt%. Emission scanning microscopy (FESEM), field- and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) were used for Fe3O4-NPs analysis. Compared to the conventional WBDF, the addition of Fe3O4-NPs as an additive in the based fluids has been investigated to help increasing viscosity and yield point, which is advantageous for hole cleaning, as well as decreasing fluid loss and mud cake thickness.

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“…Nanotechnology has played an important role in the evolution of modern technologies including the oil and gas industry. The upstream hydrocarbon industry has seen significant research and application of nanotechnology pertaining to areas of EOR, drilling fluids, oil–water separation, coatings, and flow assurance. − In EOR, the synergetic use of nanoparticles (NPs) and surfactants can improve the process of oil recovery by many folds. Some of the studies have functionalized surfactant parts with the nanoparticle to enhance diffusion into an oil–water interface, alter wettability, or reduce IFT.…”

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Comprehensive Review on the Role of Surfactants in the Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Process

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Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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With a constant upsurge in energy demand, production from depleted and harsh reservoirs through enhanced oil recovery techniques (EOR) has significantly increased. Among many EOR techniques, chemical EOR (cEOR) is one of the most widely used methods of oil extraction. Surfactants used in cEOR are instrumental in reducing interfacial tension (IFT) and altering the wettability of rock, which leads to additional oil recovery. This review draws attention to detail on surfactants from fundamentals to field scale. Properties of surfactants like phase behaviors, critical micelle concentration (CMC), hydrophilic–lipophilic balance and deviation, zeta potential, and their importance are discussed in depth. The presence of a saline environment, polymer, cosurfactant, and other factors affecting the performance of surfactant during the cEOR process are also elaborated. Key findings on surfactant adsorption on reservoir rock with other influencing aspects have also been reported in this study. Types of surfactants, from basic to the likes of polymeric, viscoelastic, Gemini, natural, and their effects on oil recoveries have been analyzed and compared. Special emphasis on emerging aids for surfactant flooding such as applications of nanotechnology, use amphoteric Janus particles, and synergies of surfactant–low salinity water flooding, along with their mechanisms and recent advances have been thoroughly duscussed. Lastly, the review delineates discerning criteria for the selection of surfactants, reviews recent field applications, and outlines the challenges that the industry faces while implementing surfactant cEOR. It has been found that exhaustive studies have been conducted on sandstones with success. However, extreme temperature and saline conditions in the case of carbonate reservoirs limit the applicability of surfactants, and the pursuit to accomplish its efficacy continues.

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Zirconium oxide nanoparticle as an effective additive for non-damaging drilling fluid: A study through rheology and computational fluid dynamics investigation

Cited by 34 publications

References 30 publications

Use of Nanoparticles in Completion Fluids as Dual Effect Treatments for Well Stimulation and Clay Swelling Damage Inhibition: An Assessment of the Effect of Nanoparticle Chemical Nature

Use of Nanoparticles in Completion Fluids as Dual Effect Treatments for Well Stimulation and Clay Swelling Damage Inhibition: An Assessment of the Effect of Nanoparticle Chemical Nature

Synthesis, Characterization and Filtration Properties of Ecofriendly Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Derived from Olive Leaves Extract

Comprehensive Review on the Role of Surfactants in the Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Process

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