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PRODUCT CATALOG 2012
TBC-Brinadd is a global provider of non-damaging
drill-in, completion and workover and fracturing
fluid system additives. Our product line has
evolved through years of providing innovative
solutions that have satisfied a variety of downhole
Lost Circulation SystemsBridgecarb-Ultra® SystemBridgecarb-Ultra ....................................................................... 28Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine .............................................................. 28Sluggit®, Sluggit CM, Sluggit Plus ....................................... 30
Polymer BreakersBreake™ System ...................................................................... 74
Non-EmulsifiersFracsal NE System ................................................................... 76
Supplemental AdditivesCement AdditivesLowtex C .................................................................................... 78Lowtex R .................................................................................... 79
Corrosion and Scale InhibitorsCIB® ........................................................................................... 80Inhibisal Ultra® SI System ..................................................... 81
Defoamers and LubricantsAntifoam HD.............................................................................. 83Defoam 2 ................................................................................... 84Lubetex® ................................................................................... 85Lubetex W ................................................................................. 86
ViscosifiersGlysol SF 400M........................................................................112Thixquick-L ...............................................................................113Vis Ultra™ ................................................................................114Vis Ultra-L.................................................................................115Vis Ultra-SL ..............................................................................116
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The AO-System is an all-oil drilling system formulated primarily for use with low aromatic content hydrocarbons. The foundation of the system is an activator which serves as a highly efficient gellant for organophilic clay. Utilization of this activator with a select enhanced performance clay and improved filtrate reducers provides a maximized system with exceptional rheological properties and superior filtration control.
Synergistic blend of components yields improved static suspension and shear-thinning behavior under dynamic conditions Extremely effective in low aromatic content oils Simplified system with a reduced number of additives Highly efficient liquid filtrate reducers Low coefficient of friction Components easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment
Patent Pending
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
SYSTEM ADDITIVES
PRODUCT FUNCTIONS
AO-Activator Viscosity enhancer
AO-Coupler Emulsifier
AO-EPC Viscosifier
AO-EW Emulsifier/wetting agent
AO-FLA-LC Filtrate reducer/secondary viscosifier
AO-FLA-L Filtrate reducer
AO-System™
AO-Activator is a gellant for organophilic clay in oil-based systems. Packaging is in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.
Enhances the low shear rate viscosity of organophilic clay in oil-based drilling systems Very efficient in low aromatic content hydrocarbons Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment Economical and very effective in small concentrations AO-Activator can be emulsified with AO-Coupler to provide an enhanced oil phase Typical concentrations range from 0.10 - 0.30 gal/bbl
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 1.206Flash Point, PMCC, °F 275Water, wt %: 0.1 MaxAppearance: Transparent colorless liquidOdor: Slight detectable odor
AO-Coupler is an emulsifier for low aromatic content all-oil systems. Packaging is in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.
AO-Coupler is used to link AO-Activator to low aromatic content oils AO-Coupler is economical and very effective Concentration is 0.03 gal/bbl of AO-Coupler for 0.12 gal/bbl of AO-Activator
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FEATURES
PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.91Flash Point, COC, °C: 190.6 - 204.4Solubility in water: InsolubleAppearance: Light Yellow to Amber liquidOdor: Bland odor
AO-Coupler
AO-EPC is an enhanced performance clay for use primarily in low aromatic content all-oil drilling systems. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Demonstrates high gelling efficiency, thixotropic development, and high, low shear rate viscosities Effective in 100% oil formulations when combined with AO-Activator Yields quickly at low shear Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment
DESCRIPTION
ADVANTAGES
PROPERTIES
Color: Very Light CreamForm: Free Flowing PowderBulk Density, lb/ft 3: 42Free Moisture, % wt loss at 105°C: 2% MaxDry Sieve, -200 mesh: 85%
COMPARATIVE CLAY LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES
SAMPLE INITIAL LSRV, 0.0636 sec -1 , cP
AO-EPC 46,700
1 36,200
2 25,200
3 20,000
4 6,600
5 5,500
6 1,260
Formulation: 350 mL Low aromatic hydrocarbon 7.5 lb/bbl Organophilic clay 1.0 mL AO-Activator
AO-EPC
AO-EW is an emulsifier and wetting agent concentrate used for emulsification and wetting in low aromatic content, all-oil drilling systems. Packaging is in 400 lb drums.
Improves oil-wetting and prevents water-wet solids Provides an emulsifier for water encountered while drilling with 100% oil systems Typical concentrations range from 0.01 - 0.015 gal/bbl
DESCRIPTION
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PROPERTIES
Appearance: Viscous dark brown liquidSpecific Gravity: 0.955Pour Point, D-97, °F: < 0Flash Point, PMCC, °F: > 148
AO-EW
AO-FLA-L is an organolignite suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon. AO-FLA-L provides improved filtration control in weighted oil mud systems or higher temperature applications. Packaging is in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.
Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment Lessens initial viscosity reduction which is characteristic of powder additions of organolignite Typical concentrations range from 3-6 gal/bbl
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PROPERTIES
Appearance: Viscous black liquidSpecific gravity, 60°F: 1.0266Pour point, ASTM-D-97, °F: 59Flash point, PMCC, °F: 188
AO-FLA-L
AO-FLA-LC is a combination of organolignite and oil-soluble copolymer suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon. The synergistic blend of AO-FLA-LC provides improved high temperature-high pressure filtration control in oil muds, especially those with 100% oil. Packaging is in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.
Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment Reduces initial viscosity reduction which is characteristic of powder additions of organolignite Eliminates copolymer solubility issues in low aromatic content oils Typical concentrations range from 4-5 gal/bbl
DESCRIPTION
ADVANTAGES
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Viscous black liquidSpecific gravity, 60°F: 0.8513Pour point, ASTM-D-97, °F: 16Flash point, PMCC, °F: 184
AO-FLA-LC
Rheological Properties: 150°F Hot Roll: 180°F/16 hours HTHP: 180°F/500 psi/400 mD disk
Rheological Properties: 150°F Hot Roll: 300°F/16 hours HTHP: 300°F/500 psi/400 mD disk
COMPOSITION FOR A 7.1 lb/gal AO-System at 180°F
0.85 bbl Low aromatic hydrocarbon/AO-Activator
10.0 lb/bbl AO-EPC
0.009 gal/bbl AO-EW
4.8 gal/bbl AO-FLA-LC
6.0 lb/bbl Ultra Carb 2
12.0 lb/bbl Ultra Carb 12
PROPERTIES FOR A 7.1 lb/gal AO-System
PROPERTIES INITIAL HOT ROLL
Plastic Viscosity, cP 13 13
Yield point, lb/100 ft2 8 6
10 sec gel, lb/100 ft2 7 7
10 min gel, lb/100 ft2 13 14
LSRV, cP, 0.0636 sec-1 37,200 49,200
Filtrate, mL Spurt 2.6 2.4
30 min 6.2 5.3
COMPOSITION FOR A 10.0 lb/gal AO-System at 300°F
0.64 bbl Low Aromatic hydrocarbon/AO-Activator
7.5 lb/bbl AO-EPC
0.009 gal/bbl AO-EW
5.8 gal/bbl AO-FLA-L
4.3 gal/bbl AO-FLA-LC
165.0 lb/bbl Barite
PROPERTIES FOR A 10.0 lb/gal AO-System
PROPERTIES INITIAL HOT ROLL
Plastic Viscosity, cP 21 22
Yield point, lb/100 ft2 7 11
10 sec gel, lb/100 ft2 5 7
10 min gel, lb/100 ft2 11 14
LSRV, cP, 0.0636 sec-1 21,900 23,600
Filtrate , mL Spurt 1.5 1.5
30 min 6.5 7.5
AO-System Composition
Rheological Properties: 150°F Hot Roll: 180°F/16 hours HTHP: 180°F/500 psi/400 mD disk
Rheological Properties: 150°F Hot Roll: 300°F/16 hours HTHP: 300°F/500 psi/400 mD disk
COMPOSITION FOR A 7.1 lb/gal AO-System at 180°F
0.85 bbl Low aromatic hydrocarbon/AO-Activator
10.0 lb/bbl AO-EPC
0.009 gal/bbl AO-EW
4.8 gal/bbl AO-FLA-LC
6.0 lb/bbl Ultra Carb 2
12.0 lb/bbl Ultra Carb 12
PROPERTIES FOR A 7.1 lb/gal AO-System
PROPERTIES INITIAL HOT ROLL
Plastic Viscosity, cP 13 13
Yield point, lb/100 ft2 8 6
10 sec gel, lb/100 ft2 7 7
10 min gel, lb/100 ft2 13 14
LSRV, cP, 0.0636 sec-1 37,200 49,200
Filtrate, mL Spurt 2.6 2.4
30 min 6.2 5.3
COMPOSITION FOR A 10.0 lb/gal AO-System at 300°F
0.64 bbl Low Aromatic hydrocarbon/AO-Activator
7.5 lb/bbl AO-EPC
0.009 gal/bbl AO-EW
5.8 gal/bbl AO-FLA-L
4.3 gal/bbl AO-FLA-LC
165.0 lb/bbl Barite
PROPERTIES FOR A 10.0 lb/gal AO-System
PROPERTIES INITIAL HOT ROLL
Plastic Viscosity, cP 21 22
Yield point, lb/100 ft2 7 11
10 sec gel, lb/100 ft2 5 7
10 min gel, lb/100 ft2 11 14
LSRV, cP, 0.0636 sec-1 21,900 23,600
Filtrate , mL Spurt 1.5 1.5
30 min 6.5 7.5
AO-System Composition
Thixsal-Ultra is a proprietary drilling and completion system based on patented technology. Use of improved bridging particle distributions reduce filtration control polymer requirements while providing more dense, ultra-low permeability filter cakes. Size ranges, concentrations, and blends of soluble solids are optimized to bridge and seal specific formation pore throat openings. As a successor to the Thixsal-Plus system, Thixsal-Ultra is an ideal candidate for highly deviated and horizontal wells. In addition to drilling into the payzone, Thixsal-Ultra can be utilized in underreaming, milling and washing sand. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Superior rheological properties at low and high shear rates for outstanding hole cleaning and hole gauge, especially for horizontal drilling in unconsolidated formations Thin, ultra-low permeability filter cake that limits filtrate invasion into the formation yet cleans up easily to allow maximum production Thermal stability of basic system is 275°F with addition of pH Buffer Upper temperature limit is extended to 325°F with inclusion of Thermasal™ -A, Thermasal-B, and Polytex AHT Four bridging particle distributions below 60 mesh (Ultrasals)can be blended together and formulated in ratios necessary to maximize filter cake design Performs in a wide range of formation permeabilities Incorporates the use of Inhibisal Ultra® B for well bore stability when drilling through shale Specialized cleanup techniques fit downhole drilling and completion equipment and procedures
Utilizes Ultra Breake M®, a unique breaker system to ensure filter cake removal Lower filtrates with less solids that result in thinner filter cakes Less system viscosity at circulating shear rates Higher density systems available with inert weighting solids and good filtration control without excess filtrate reducer Increased percentage of soluble solids below 10 microns lessens total polymer requirements while providing more efficient particle distributions with less total solids More efficient filter cake removal with less polymer and solids
Plug-Sals Medium to coarse NaCl Bridging/lost circulation additives
CM-TH Inorganic salt Complexing buffer for cement contamination
Inhibisal Ultra B Polyglycol Well bore stabilizing additive/lubricant
pH Buffer Magnesia compound Buffer to maintain alkaline pH
Thermasal-A & B Anhydrous salt and magnesia compound Two component thermal stabilizing system
Polytex AHT Polymer blend High temperature fluid loss control additive
Defoam 2 Water miscible gycol mixture Defoamer
Lubetex® Non-polluting oils and surfactants Lubricant
Ultra Breake M Magnesium peroxide Internal filter cake breaker
PRODUCT D-50 (microns)
PORE SIZE (microns)
PERMEABILITY (mD)
Ultrasal™ 5 5 15 225
Ultrasal 10 10 30 900
Ultrasal 20 20 60 3,600
Ultrasal 30 30 90 8,100
Thixsal-Ultra® System
Thixsal-Ultra is a proprietary drilling and completion system based on patented technology. Use of improved bridging particle distributions reduce filtration control polymer requirements while providing more dense, ultra-low permeability filter cakes. Size ranges, concentrations, and blends of soluble solids are optimized to bridge and seal specific formation pore throat openings. As a successor to the Thixsal-Plus system, Thixsal-Ultra is an ideal candidate for highly deviated and horizontal wells. In addition to drilling into the payzone, Thixsal-Ultra can be utilized in underreaming, milling and washing sand. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Superior rheological properties at low and high shear rates for outstanding hole cleaning and hole gauge, especially for horizontal drilling in unconsolidated formations Thin, ultra-low permeability filter cake that limits filtrate invasion into the formation yet cleans up easily to allow maximum production Thermal stability of basic system is 275°F with addition of pH Buffer Upper temperature limit is extended to 325°F with inclusion of Thermasal™ -A, Thermasal-B, and Polytex AHT Four bridging particle distributions below 60 mesh (Ultrasals)can be blended together and formulated in ratios necessary to maximize filter cake design Performs in a wide range of formation permeabilities Incorporates the use of Inhibisal Ultra® B for well bore stability when drilling through shale Specialized cleanup techniques fit downhole drilling and completion equipment and procedures
Utilizes Ultra Breake M®, a unique breaker system to ensure filter cake removal Lower filtrates with less solids that result in thinner filter cakes Less system viscosity at circulating shear rates Higher density systems available with inert weighting solids and good filtration control without excess filtrate reducer Increased percentage of soluble solids below 10 microns lessens total polymer requirements while providing more efficient particle distributions with less total solids More efficient filter cake removal with less polymer and solids
Plug-Sals Medium to coarse NaCl Bridging/lost circulation additives
CM-TH Inorganic salt Complexing buffer for cement contamination
Inhibisal Ultra B Polyglycol Well bore stabilizing additive/lubricant
pH Buffer Magnesia compound Buffer to maintain alkaline pH
Thermasal-A & B Anhydrous salt and magnesia compound Two component thermal stabilizing system
Polytex AHT Polymer blend High temperature fluid loss control additive
Defoam 2 Water miscible gycol mixture Defoamer
Lubetex® Non-polluting oils and surfactants Lubricant
Ultra Breake M Magnesium peroxide Internal filter cake breaker
PRODUCT D-50 (microns)
PORE SIZE (microns)
PERMEABILITY (mD)
Ultrasal™ 5 5 15 225
Ultrasal 10 10 30 900
Ultrasal 20 20 60 3,600
Ultrasal 30 30 90 8,100
Thixsal-Ultra® System
A unique drilling, completion and workover fluid additive Used in preparation of Thixsal-Ultra Systems
Thixsal-Ultra is an additive for aqueous fluids which, when combined with soluble, sized bridging particles of sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, or oil soluble resin, generates a non-damaging fluid system which exhibits enhanced rheological properties and superior filtration control. Thixsal-Ultra is a blend of xanthan gum biopolymer with a specially processed, stabilized non-ionic starch ether. This unique polymer combination is synergistic and yields improved static suspension and provides a highly shear-thinning viscosity under dynamic conditions. Thixsal-Ultra is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Thixsal-Ultra may be used in sea water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium bromide solutions. Suitable composition may also be formulated in calcium chloride with brine densities up to 10.8 lb/gal.
Thixsal-Ultra is designed for application in drilling, completion, and workover operations to provide a low fluid viscosity at high rates of shear, an elevated solution viscosity under static conditions and superior filtration control . Thixsal-Ultra, when used in association with specially sized bridging/weighting particles will reduce whole fluid and filtrate invasion into the productive zone and thereby minimize internal formation damage. Fluid compositions mixed with Thixsal-Ultra may be utilized for the following specific applications:
Drilling into payzone Milling Underreaming Washing sand
Effective well control; when properly formulated, forms a thin, ultra-low permeability, readily removable filter cake allowing hydrostatic pressure overbalance with minimal invasion of solids and fluid into producing formations Polymer synergism provides thermally stable fluid rheological properties with improved suspension at downhole temperatures up to 275oF with the addition of pH Buffer Formulations containing Thermasal™-A, Thermasal-B, and Polytex AHT provide thermal stability up to a bottom hole temperature of 325°F
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
Thixsal-Ultra®
Is a unique and effective calcium resistant filtrate control additive for drilling, completion and workover fluids
FL-7 Plus is a specially processed, stabilized non-ionic starch derivative that controls high pressure-high temperature filtrate loss at temperatures to 275°F with the addition of pH Buffer, and enhances the low shear rate viscosity of a fluid containing xanthan gum biopolymer. This unique polymer combination is synergistic and yields improved static suspension as well as highly pseudoplastic behavior under dynamic conditions. FL-7 Plus is environmentally safe, presenting no toxicity or ecological problems. FL-7 Plus is packaged in 25 kg sacks.
FL-7 Plus is suitable for all water base drilling fluids, workover and completions fluids including, sea water, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium bromide, calcium bromide, and zinc bromide. FL-7 Plus resists calcium contamination over a wide pH range.
FL-7 Plus, when used in combination with properly sized bridging/weighting particles, provides filtration control and helps minimize damage to the productive formation. Fluid compositions mixed with FL-7 Plus may be utilized for the following applications:
Drilling into pay zones Lost circulation pills Underreaming Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
FL-7 Plus is easily dispersed into fluids through conventional mud mixing equipment. Concentrations range from 4-7 lb/bbl.
FL-7 Plus is soluble in acids and/or oxidizers and cleans up readily following drilling, workover, or completion operations.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
NON-DAMAGING
FL-7 Plus®
Specially sized sodium chloride particles Serves as water-soluble primary bridging solids for Thixsal-Ultra® Systems
Ultrasal is a sized salt blended with anti-caking additives. Ultrasal is available in four grinds of evaporated salt (99.9% NaCl) and is packaged in either 50 lb/25 kg sacks or ton/metric ton totes.
Ultrasal is designed to complement Thixsal-Ultra drilling, completion, and workover fluids prepared in saturated sodium chloride brine. Potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide may also be utilized as long as they are saturated with respect to sodium chloride.
Ultrasal is used in combination with Thixsal-Ultra Systems to provide water-soluble primary bridging particles of various sizes which can be blended together to reduce filtrate and solids invasion into the producing formation.
Ultrasal is readily dispersed into fluids through a conventional mud hopper. Normal concentrations range from 15 to 46 lb/bbl depending upon the formation pore size openings to be sealed.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-10 D-50 D-90 Max
Ultrasal 5E 0.07 1.4 5 10.5 20
Ultrasal 10E 0.25 2 10 27 45
Ultrasal 20E 1.2 5 20 58 120
Ultrasal 30E 1.3 6 30 100 264
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Ultrasal™
The Ultra Carb System is the ideal drill-in fluid for density requirements from 8.5 lb/gal to 13.0 lb/gal where potassium chloride,
sodium chloride, calcium chloride, or sodium bromide brines are preferred. The system provides excellent rheological properties
to 250°F when used as a circulating fluid. It can be used for drilling into the payzone, underreaming, milling, and washing sand.
The Ultra Carb System offers the flexibility of a calcium carbonate fluid and all the features and benefits of the ULTRA Systems
with the proven performance of the patented Thixsal-Ultra® viscosifier.
Five bridging particle distributions below 80 mesh (Ultra Carbs) can be blended together and formulated in ratios necessary
to maximize filter cake design
A significant reduction in polymer concentrations without sacrificing rheological properties
Formation of ultra-thin filter cakes with improved filtrate control
Adaptable to a broad range of brines to meet the temperature, density, and environmental conditions of most wells
Designed for use with Inhibisal Ultra® B for wellbore stabilization when drilling shales
Utilizes Ultra Breake M®, the patented internal filter cake breaker, for the ultimate cleanup process at downhole
temperatures below 190°F
Superior rheological properties at high and low shear rates result in excellent hole cleaning and hole gauge, especially in
unconsolidated formations
Reduced filtrate and polymer invasion into the producing formation
Easier filter cake removal due to reduced polymer and solids content, especially when Ultra Breake M is utilized
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ADVANTAGES
PRODUCT COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
Thixsal-Ultra Derivatized starch and xanthan gum biopolymer Viscosifier/filtration control
FL-7 Plus® Derivatized starch Fluid loss control additive
A unique drilling, completion and workover fluid additive Used in preparation of Thixsal-Ultra Systems
Thixsal-Ultra is an additive for aqueous fluids which, when combined with soluble, sized bridging particles of sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, or oil soluble resin, generates a non-damaging fluid system which exhibits enhanced rheological properties and superior filtration control. Thixsal-Ultra is a blend of xanthan gum biopolymer with a specially processed, stabilized non-ionic starch ether. This unique polymer combination is synergistic and yields improved static suspension and provides a highly shear-thinning viscosity under dynamic conditions. Thixsal-Ultra is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Thixsal-Ultra may be used in sea water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium bromide solutions. Suitable composition may also be formulated in calcium chloride with brine densities up to 10.8 lb/gal.
Thixsal-Ultra is designed for application in drilling, completion, and workover operations to provide a low fluid viscosity at high rates of shear, an elevated solution viscosity under static conditions and superior filtration control. Thixsal-Ultra, when used in association with specially sized bridging/weighting particles will reduce whole fluid and filtrate invasion into the productive zone and thereby minimize internal formation damage. Fluid compositions mixed with Thixsal-Ultra may be utilized for the following specific applications:
Drilling into payzone Milling Underreaming Washing sand
Effective well control; when properly formulated, forms a thin, ultra-low permeability, readily removable filter cake allowing hydrostatic pressure overbalance with minimal invasion of solids and fluid into producing formations Polymer synergism provides thermally stable fluid rheological properties with improved suspension at downhole temperatures up to 275oF with the addition of pH Buffer Formulations containing Thermasal™-A, Thermasal-B, and Polytex AHT provide thermal stability up to a bottom hole temperature of 325°F
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
Thixsal-Ultra®
Is a unique and effective calcium resistant filtrate control additive for drilling, completion and workover fluids
FL-7 Plus is a specially processed, stabilized non-ionic starch derivative that controls high pressure-high temperature filtrate loss at temperatures to 275° F with the addition of pH Buffer, and enhances the low shear rate viscosity of a fluid containing xanthan gum biopolymer. This unique polymer combination is synergistic and yields improved static suspension as well as highly pseudoplastic behavior under dynamic conditions. FL-7 Plus is environmentally safe, presenting no toxicity or ecological problems. FL-7 Plus is packaged in 25 kg sacks.
FL-7 Plus is suitable for all water base drilling fluids, workover and completions fluids including, sea water, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium bromide, calcium bromide, and zinc bromide. FL-7 Plus resists calcium contamination over a wide pH range.
FL-7 Plus, when used in combination with properly sized bridging/weighting particles, provides filtration control and helps minimize damage to the productive formation. Fluid compositions mixed with FL-7 Plus may be utilized for the following applications:
Drilling into pay zones Lost circulation pills Underreaming Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
FL-7 Plus is easily dispersed into fluids through conventional mud mixing equipment. Concentrations range from 4-7 lb/bbl.
FL-7 Plus is soluble in acids and/or oxidizers and cleans up readily following drilling, workover, or completion operations.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
NON-DAMAGING
FL-7 Plus®
Specially sized calcium carbonate particles Serves as acid-soluble primary bridging solids for Ultra Carb water-based, or oil-based drilling, completion, or workover fluids
Ultra Carbs are available in five grinds and packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Ultra Carb can be mixed with any water or oil system.
Ultra Carb is used with water or oil-based systems to provide acid-soluble primary bridging particles.
Ultra Carb is easily dispersed into fluids through a conventional mud hopper. Normal concentrations range from 10 to 30 lb/bbl depending upon the formation pore size openings to be sealed.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-10 D-50 D-90 Max
Ultra Carb 2 0.06 0.3 2 3.5 16
Ultra Carb 5 0.06 0.3 5 8.5 16
Ultra Carb 12 0.07 0.6 12 39 65
Ultra Carb 20 0.07 1 20 58 110
Ultra Carb 30 0.5 4 30 84 180
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Ultra Carb
The Ultra-PF System is a specialty drill-in and completion fluid designed for use in potassium and/or cesium formate brines. Standard Ultra-PF Systems formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer and Formatrol®, a proprietary starch derivative, provide enhanced low shear rate viscosities and high temperature-high pressure filtration control up to 330°F. The thermal stability of Ultra-PF Systems may be further increased to 360°F with the addition of Formate Stabilizer, Thermasal™-A, and Thermasal-B. Fluid systems formulated in potassium formate range in density from 9.5 to 13.0 lb/gal at low solids levels, and up to 14.6 lb/gal with the addition of higher density weighting solids. Cesium formate compositions reach densities of 17.5 lb/gal with a minimum concentration of solids. In addition to drilling into the payzone, Ultra-PF can be utilized in underreaming, lost circulation pills, and pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills.
A propriety starch with excellent thermal stability utilized as a filtration control additive Synergistic polymer blend yields improved static suspension as well as pseudoplastic behavior under dynamic conditions No external heat source is required during mixing to obtain the desired fluid rheological properties Bridging/weighting solids of calcium carbonate, iron carbonate, or iron oxide may be utilized in the Ultra-PF System System can be used across a broad density range Thin, ultra-low permeability filter cake limits filtrate and polymer invasion into the formation
Stable system properties up to 360°F Mixing time and costs are minimized Easier clean-up with low solids formulations due to ultra-thin filter cake
LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES (0.0636 sec-1) AND FILTRATES
FOR VARIOUS POTASSIUM FORMATE/ULTRA-PF SYSTEM DENSITIES
TEST PARAMETERS
Rheological properties: 120°F Hot roll: 280°F Static age: 330°F HTHP test media: 750 mD saturated disk Filtrate (30 minutes): 330°F Pressure differential: 250 psi
LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY INITIAL YIELD AND STABILITY OF VARIOUS FILTRATE REDUCERS IN 12.0 lb/gal KCOOH BRINE
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
BENEFITS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
Formavis Ultra Xanthan gum biopolymer Viscosifier
Formatrol Derivatized starch Fluid loss control additive
The Ultra-PF System is a specialty drill-in and completion fluid designed for use in potassium and/or cesium formate brines. Standard Ultra-PF Systems formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer and Formatrol®, a proprietary starch derivative, provide enhanced low shear rate viscosities and high temperature-high pressure filtration control up to 330°F. The thermal stability of Ultra-PF Systems may be further increased to 360°F with the addition of Formate Stabilizer, Thermasal™-A, and Thermasal-B. Fluid systems formulated in potassium formate range in density from 9.5 to 13.0 lb/gal at low solids levels, and up to 14.6 lb/gal with the addition of higher density weighting solids. Cesium formate compositions reach densities of 17.5 lb/gal with a minimum concentration of solids. In addition to drilling into the payzone, Ultra-PF can be utilized in underreaming, lost circulation pills, and pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills.
A propriety starch with excellent thermal stability utilized as a filtration control additive Synergistic polymer blend yields improved static suspension as well as pseudoplastic behavior under dynamic conditions No external heat source is required during mixing to obtain the desired fluid rheological properties Bridging/weighting solids of calcium carbonate, iron carbonate, or iron oxide may be utilized in the Ultra-PF System System can be used across a broad density range Thin, ultra-low permeability filter cake limits filtrate and polymer invasion into the formation
Stable system properties up to 360°F Mixing time and costs are minimized Easier clean-up with low solids formulations due to ultra-thin filter cake
LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES (0.0636 sec-1) AND FILTRATES
FOR VARIOUS POTASSIUM FORMATE/ULTRA-PF SYSTEM DENSITIES
TEST PARAMETERS
Rheological properties: 120°F Hot roll: 280°F Static age: 330°F HTHP test media: 750 mD saturated disk Filtrate (30 minutes): 330°F Pressure differential: 250 psi
LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY INITIAL YIELD AND STABILITY OF VARIOUS FILTRATE REDUCERS IN 12.0 lb/gal KCOOH BRINE
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
BENEFITS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
Formavis Ultra Xanthan gum biopolymer Viscosifier
Formatrol Derivatized starch Fluid loss control additive
Provides viscosity in water-based fluids Exhibits shear-thinning rheological properties Used in preparation of Ultra-PF™ systems
Formavis Ultra is a high molecular weight polymer which, when combined with a specially processed starch derivative, Formatrol®, yields improved static suspension and provides a highly shear-thinning viscosity under dynamic conditions. The thermal stability of Formavis Ultra is 360°F with the addition of Thermasal™-A, Thermasal-B, and Formate Stabilizer. Formavis Ultra is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Formavis Ultra may be used in potassium or cesium formate brines.
Exhibits shear-thinning rheological properties Provides optimum viscosity for hole cleaning and suspension Excellent salt, pH and thermal stability
Formavis Ultra is readily mixed through conventional mud mixing equipment.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Formavis Ultra
A unique and effective filtrate control additive for drilling, completion, and workover fluids formulated in potassium and/or cesium formate brines
Formatrol is a specially processed high molecular weight starch derivative that controls high pressure-high temperature filtrate loss at temperatures to 360° F with system stabilizers Thermasal™-A, Thermasal-B, and Formate Stabilizer. Systems formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer benefit from enhanced low shear rate viscosities due to the synergism between the high molecular weight viscosifier and Formatrol. Formatrol is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Formatrol may be used in potassium or cesium formate brines.
A proprietary starch with excellent thermal stability in both dilute and concentrated formate solutions Synergistic polymer properties Ease of mixing and complete yield of the polymer without special mixing equipment or external heat source
Formatrol is degradable in acids and/or oxidizers.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
NON-DAMAGING
Formatrol®
Formate Stabilizer is a low molecular weight polyglycol blend formulated to stabilize rheological and filtration control properties of polymer systems formulated in formate brines. Formate Stabilizer is recommended for use where bottom hole temperatures exceed 325°F. Packaging is in 55 gal steel drums and 5 gal plastic containers.
Formate Stabilizer can be mixed in sodium, potassium, or cesium formate brines.
Normal treatment is 1 - 3% by volume of Formate Stabilizer mixed into the system.
LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES (0.0636 sec-1) AND FILTRATES
Specially sized calcium carbonate particles Serves as acid-soluble primary bridging solids for Ultra Carb water-based, or oil-based drilling, completion, or workover fluids
Ultra Carbs are available in five grinds and packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Ultra Carb can be mixed with any water or oil system.
Ultra Carb is used with water or oil-based systems to provide acid-soluble primary bridging particles.
Ultra Carb is easily dispersed into fluids through a conventional mud hopper. Normal concentrations range from 10 to 30 lb/bbl depending upon the formation pore size openings to be sealed.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-10 D-50 D-90 Max
Ultra Carb 2 0.06 0.3 2 3.5 16
Ultra Carb 5 0.06 0.3 5 8.5 16
Ultra Carb 12 0.07 0.6 12 39 65
Ultra Carb 20 0.07 1 20 58 110
Ultra Carb 30 0.5 4 30 84 180
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Ultra Carb
The Bridgecarb-Ultra System utilizes sized calcium carbonate particles for pill applications requiring fluid densities below 10.5
lb/gal or where a calcium carbonate system is preferred. The Bridgecarb-Ultra System is composed of two basic products,
Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine. Incorporating an increased concentration of bridging particles below 10 microns in combination with broad particle distributions, the Bridgecarb-Ultra products are able to provide improved filtrate control with a
significant reduction in polymer levels.
The new Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine can be used for:
Lost circulation pills
Perforating fluid loss pills
Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
Sealing annular leaks in casing
The Bridgecarb-Ultra products may be mixed in potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide
brines. Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine fluid densities range from 9.0 lb/gal to 13.5 lb/gal depending on the base
brine and concentration of bridging solids utilized. Bridgecarb-Ultra products are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Applicable across a broad range of fluid densities
Blended calcium carbonate products contained in the Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine products provide
optimized broad particle distributions for reduction in polymer concentrations, and improved sealing characteristics over a
wide range of reservoir permeabilities
Bridgecarb-Ultra products when combined with Sluggits utilize a series of overlapping particle distributions which provide
formulating flexibility to meet formation requirements in lost circulation applications
Incorporates a proprietary derivatized starch/biopolymer combination for outstanding rheological and suspension properties
to prevent settling at bottom hole temperatures up to 250°F
This polymer combination creates a unique synergistic effect creating an optimum viscosity profile giving Bridgecarb-Ultra
long-term suspension stability
Improved bridging/filtration control results in thin, ultra-low permeability filter cakes
Compatible with Ultra Breake M®, the patented internal breaker system for filter cake removal
The Bridgecarb-Ultra System utilizes sized calcium carbonate particles for pill applications requiring fluid densities below 10.5
lb/gal or where a calcium carbonate system is preferred. The Bridgecarb-Ultra System is composed of two basic products,
Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine. Incorporating an increased concentration of bridging particles below 10 microns in combination with broad particle distributions, the Bridgecarb-Ultra products are able to provide improved filtrate control with a
significant reduction in polymer levels.
The new Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine can be used for:
Lost circulation pills
Perforating fluid loss pills
Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
Sealing annular leaks in casing
The Bridgecarb-Ultra products may be mixed in potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide
brines. Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine fluid densities range from 9.0 lb/gal to 13.5 lb/gal depending on the base
brine and concentration of bridging solids utilized. Bridgecarb-Ultra products are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Applicable across a broad range of fluid densities
Blended calcium carbonate products contained in the Bridgecarb-Ultra and Bridgecarb-Ultra Fine products provide
optimized broad particle distributions for reduction in polymer concentrations, and improved sealing characteristics over a
wide range of reservoir permeabilities
Bridgecarb-Ultra products when combined with Sluggits utilize a series of overlapping particle distributions which provide
formulating flexibility to meet formation requirements in lost circulation applications
Incorporates a proprietary derivatized starch/biopolymer combination for outstanding rheological and suspension properties
to prevent settling at bottom hole temperatures up to 250°F
This polymer combination creates a unique synergistic effect creating an optimum viscosity profile giving Bridgecarb-Ultra
long-term suspension stability
Improved bridging/filtration control results in thin, ultra-low permeability filter cakes
Compatible with Ultra Breake M®, the patented internal breaker system for filter cake removal
Acid-soluble bridging agents Added to brine based drilling fluids or pills to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Sluggits are blends of sized calcium carbonates. The Sluggit products (Sluggit, Sluggit CM, Sluggit Plus) have a wide distribution of particle sizes suitable for bridging and sealing productive formations or sand control screens. Sluggits are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Sluggits may be used in any water-based or oil-based systems.
Sluggits are added directly to any pre-mixed system. They are effective in high loss situations where superior sealing characteristics are required. Under these conditions, 25-75 lb/bbl of the appropriate particle sizes, should be added to a concentrated slurry.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Sluggit 1 15 350
Sluggit CM 30 300 3,350
Sluggit Plus 700 2,000 6,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Sluggit®
The Bridgesal-Ultra System is composed of two basic products, Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF. These new products are improvements of the popular Bridgesal-Plus completion and workover fluids. Incorporating an increased concentration of bridging particles below 10 microns in combination with broad particle distributions of 120 and 325 mesh, the Bridgesal-Ultra products are able to provide improved filtrate control with a significant reduction in polymer levels.
Recognized throughout the world as the premier fluid loss control system, the new Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF can be used for:
Lost circulation pills Perforating fluid loss pills Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills Sealing annular leaks in casing
Normally, the Bridgesal-Ultra products are mixed in saturated sodium chloride brine, but they can also be used with potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide as long as the base brine is saturated with respect to sodium chloride. Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF fluid densities range from 10.5 lb/gal to 13.5 lb/gal depending on the base brine and concentration of bridging solids utilized. Bridgesal-Ultra products are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Blended salt products contained in the Bridgesal-Ultra SF and Bridgesal-Ultra products provide optimized broad particle distributions for reduction in polymer concentrations, and improved sealing characteristics over a wide range of reservoir permeabilities Bridgesal-Ultra products when combined with Plug-Sals generate a series of overlapping particle distributions which provide formulating flexibility to meet formation requirements in lost circulation applications Bridgesal-Ultra SF particle sizing allows not only the sealing of a permeable formation, but also permits removal through a 6 or higher gauge production or tell-tale screen Incorporates a patented derivatized starch/biopolymer combination for outstanding rheological and suspension properties to prevent settling at bottom hole temperatures up to 275°F with addition of pH Buffer This polymer combination creates a unique synergistic effect creating an optimum viscosity profile giving Bridgesal-Ultra long-term suspension stability Upper temperature limit is extended to 325°F by including Thermasal™-A & B, and Polytex AHT in system compositions Improved bridging/filtration control results in thin, ultra-low permeability filter cakes Compatible with Ultra Breake M®, the patented internal breaker system for filter cake removal
FL-7 Plus® Derivatized starch Fluid loss control additive
Plug-Sals Medium to coarse NaCl Bridging/lost circulation additives
pH Buffer Magnesia compound Buffer to maintain alkaline pH
Thermasal-A & B Anhydrous salt and magnesia compound Two component thermal stabilizing system
Polytex AHT Polymer blend High temperature fluid loss control additive
PRODUCT D-50 (microns)
PORE THROAT SIZE (microns)
PERMEABILITY (mD)
Bridgesal-Ultra SF 9 27 729
Bridgesal-Ultra 18 54 2,916
Bridgesal-Ultra® System
The Bridgesal-Ultra System is composed of two basic products, Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF. These new products are improvements of the popular Bridgesal-Plus completion and workover fluids. Incorporating an increased concentration of bridging particles below 10 microns in combination with broad particle distributions of 120 and 325 mesh, the Bridgesal-Ultra products are able to provide improved filtrate control with a significant reduction in polymer levels.
Recognized throughout the world as the premier fluid loss control system, the new Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF can be used for:
Lost circulation pills Perforating fluid loss pills Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills Sealing annular leaks in casing
Normally, the Bridgesal-Ultra products are mixed in saturated sodium chloride brine, but they can also be used with potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide as long as the base brine is saturated with respect to sodium chloride. Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF fluid densities range from 10.5 lb/gal to 13.5 lb/gal depending on the base brine and concentration of bridging solids utilized. Bridgesal-Ultra products are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Blended salt products contained in the Bridgesal-Ultra SF and Bridgesal-Ultra products provide optimized broad particle distributions for reduction in polymer concentrations, and improved sealing characteristics over a wide range of reservoir permeabilities Bridgesal-Ultra products when combined with Plug-Sals generate a series of overlapping particle distributions which provide formulating flexibility to meet formation requirements in lost circulation applications Bridgesal-Ultra SF particle sizing allows not only the sealing of a permeable formation, but also permits removal through a 6 or higher gauge production or tell-tale screen Incorporates a patented derivatized starch/biopolymer combination for outstanding rheological and suspension properties to prevent settling at bottom hole temperatures up to 275°F with addition of pH Buffer This polymer combination creates a unique synergistic effect creating an optimum viscosity profile giving Bridgesal-Ultra long-term suspension stability Upper temperature limit is extended to 325°F by including Thermasal™-A & B, and Polytex AHT in system compositions Improved bridging/filtration control results in thin, ultra-low permeability filter cakes Compatible with Ultra Breake M®, the patented internal breaker system for filter cake removal
FL-7 Plus® Derivatized starch Fluid loss control additive
Plug-Sals Medium to coarse NaCl Bridging/lost circulation additives
pH Buffer Magnesia compound Buffer to maintain alkaline pH
Thermasal-A & B Anhydrous salt and magnesia compound Two component thermal stabilizing system
Polytex AHT Polymer blend High temperature fluid loss control additive
PRODUCT D-50 (microns)
PORE THROAT SIZE (microns)
PERMEABILITY (mD)
Bridgesal-Ultra SF 9 27 729
Bridgesal-Ultra 18 54 2,916
Bridgesal-Ultra® System
Water-soluble bridging agents Added to saturated sodium chloride brine drilling fluids or pills to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Plug-Sals are a series of specially sized and treated salt. The Plug-Sal products (Plug-Sal, Plug-Sal X, Plug-Sal XC) have a wide distribution of particle sizes suitable for bridging and sealing productive formations or sand control screens. Plug-Sals resist caking in the bag and disperse easily into brine systems. Plug-Sals are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Plug-Sals are used in Bridgesal-Ultra® and Thixsal-Ultra® Systems.
Plug-Sal products are sized to temporarily seal high permeability formations, vugular zones, or completion assembly screens. Concentrations of 25-75 lb/bbl are added to Bridgesal-Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra fluid systems based upon the opening size to be sealed.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Plug-Sal 10 115 300
Plug-Sal X 100 400 1,500
Plug-Sal XC 1,000 2,750 10,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Plug-Sal®
The Hysal System utilizes either sized sodium chloride or calcium carbonate bridging particles for lost circulation pill applications requiring fluid densities above 12.5 lb/gal. The Hysal System is composed of four basic products, Hysal SF, Hysal HD and Hysal HT with sodium chloride bridging solids, and Hysal C with calcium carbonate.
The Hysal System can be used for:
Lost circulation pills Perforating fluid loss pills Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
Hysal products may be formulated in calcium chloride, calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures. Hysal is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Applicable across a broad range of fluid densities Provides effective bridging and temporary plugging of productive formations and flows easily through wire-wrapped production or tell-tale screens during displacement Can be used to seal inside a completion screen to prevent losses with the addition of larger bridging particles Incorporates a unique combination of derivatized starch, buffer, and bridging solids which provides excellent filtration control up to 250°F
Thermasal™-B High reactivity alkaline buffer Stabilizer for higher temperatures
Plug-Sal®, Plug-Sal X, Plug-Sal XC
Medium to coarse NaCl Bridging/lost circulation additives
Sluggit®, Sluggit CM, Sluggit Plus
Medium to coarse CaCO3 Bridging/lost circulation additives
Hysal® System
Liquid catalyst for Hysal products Used in high density brines to enhance polymer hydration
Hysal Activator is a water miscible polar additive designed to increase the hydration rate of Hysal SF, Hysal HT, or Hysal HD.
Hysal Activator is used with Hysal products in high density brines composed of calcium chloride, calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures having densities ranging from 12 to 18.5 lb/gal.
Hysal Activator is normally used at a concentration of 0.5 gal/bbl of brine. Higher concentrations up to 1 gal/bbl may be beneficial in certain brines.
Pour through a hopper or directly into the mixing tank prior to Hysal additions. Fluid temperatures above 90°F may be necessary to produce a rapid hydration.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Hysal® Activator
Sized, fine particle acid-soluble completion and workover fluid additive Added to high density brines to provide effective bridging and temporary plugging of productive formations or sand control screens after gravel packing
Hysal C is a blend of polymer, buffers, and a fine grind calcium carbonate. The particle size ranges from 0.07 - 65 microns. Hysal C is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Hysal C is added to high density brines composed of calcium chloride, calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures having densities ranging from 12.5 - 16 lb/gal to provide bridging and fluid loss control at temperatures up to 250°F.
Hysal C makes it possible to temporarily seal a permeable formation with a high density fluid and flow easily through an 8 gauge or larger wire-wrapped production or tell-tale screen Hysal C can be used to seal inside a completion screen to prevent losses after gravel packing by the addition of larger calcium carbonate particles, Sluggits
A concentration of 100 pounds of Hysal C and 0.5 gal of Hysal Activator per barrel of base fluid with fluid densities in the 12.5 - 16.0 lb/gal range.
DESCRIPTION
BASE BRINES
ADVANTAGES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Hysal® C
Sized, fine particle water-soluble completion and workover fluid additive Added to high density brines to provide effective bridging and temporary plugging of productive formations or sand control screens after gravel packing
Hysal HD is a blend of polymer, buffers and a high purity, specially ground fine particle sodium chloride. The particle size ranges from 0.07 - 44 microns. Hysal HD is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Hysal HD is added to high density brines composed of calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures having densities ranging from 16.0 - 18.5 lb/gal to provide bridging and fluid loss control at temperatures up to 250° F.
Hysal HD makes it possible to temporarily seal a permeable formation with a high density fluid and flow easily through a 6 or 8 gauge wire-wrapped production or tell-tale screen Hysal HD can be used to seal inside a completion screen to prevent losses after gravel packing by the addition of larger salt particles, Plug-Sals
A concentration of 100 pounds of Hysal HD and 0.5 gal of Hysal Activator per barrel of base fluid is required with fluid densities in the 16.0 - 18.5 lb/gal range. Formulations from 17.5 - 18.5 lb/gal should be verified by laboratory testing.
DESCRIPTION
BASE BRINES
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Hysal® HD
Sized, fine particle water-soluble completion and workover fluid additive Added to high density brines to provide effective bridging and temporary plugging of productive formations or sand control screens after gravel packing
Hysal HT is a blend of polymer and a high purity, specially ground fine particle sodium chloride. The particle size ranges from 0.07 - 44 microns. Hysal HT is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Hysal HT is added to high density brines composed of calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures having densities ranging from 12.0 - 18.5 lb/gal to provide bridging and fluid loss control at temperatures up to 280° F.
Hysal HT makes it possible to temporarily seal a permeable formation with a high density fluid and flow easily through a 6 or 8 gauge wire-wrapped production or tell-tale screen Hysal HT can be used to seal inside a completion screen to prevent losses after gravel packing by the addition of larger salt particles, Plug-Sals
A concentration of 100 pounds of Hysal HT and 0.5 gal of Hysal Activator per barrel of base fluid is required with fluid densities in the 12.0 - 18.5 lb/gal range. Formulations from 17.5 - 18.5 lb/gal should be verified by laboratory testing.
DESCRIPTION
BASE BRINES
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Hysal® HT
Sized, fine particle water-soluble completion and workover fluid additive Added to high density brines to provide effective bridging and temporary plugging of productive formations or sand control screens after gravel packing
Hysal SF is a blend of polymer, buffers and a high purity, specially ground fine particle sodium chloride. The particle size ranges from 0.07 - 44 microns. Hysal SF is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Hysal SF is added to high density brines composed of calcium chloride, calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide mixtures having densities ranging from 12.5 - 16.0 lb/gal to provide bridging and fluid loss control at temperatures up to 250°F.
Hysal SF fluids are designed for gravel packing applications where plugging of fine production screens must be avoided and where a fluid density of 12.5 to 16.0 lb/gal is needed.
Hysal SF makes it possible to temporarily seal a permeable formation with a high density fluid and and flow easily through a 6 or 8 gauge wire-wrapped production or tell-tale screen Hysal SF can be used to seal inside a completion screen to prevent losses after gravel packing by the addition of larger salt particles, Plug-Sals
A concentration of 100 pounds of Hysal SF and 0.5 gal of Hysal Activator per barrel of base fluid is required with fluid densities in the 12.5 - 16.0 lb/gal range.
DESCRIPTION
BASE BRINES
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Hysal® SF
Water-soluble bridging agents Added to saturated sodium chloride brine drilling fluids or pills to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Plug-Sals are a series of specially sized and treated salt. The Plug-Sal products (Plug-Sal, Plug-Sal X, Plug-Sal XC) have a wide distribution of particle sizes suitable for bridging and sealing productive formations or sand control screens. Plug-Sals resist caking in the bag and disperse easily into brine systems. Plug-Sals are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Plug-Sals are used in Bridgesal-Ultra® and Thixsal-Ultra® Systems.
Plug-Sal products are sized to temporarily seal high permeability formations, vugular zones, or completion assembly screens. Concentrations of 25-75 lb/bbl are added to Bridgesal-Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra fluid systems based upon the opening size to be sealed.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Plug-Sal 10 115 300
Plug-Sal X 100 400 1,500
Plug-Sal XC 1,000 2,750 10,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Plug-Sal®
Acid-soluble bridging agents Added to brine based drilling fluids or pills to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Sluggits are blends of sized calcium carbonates. The Sluggit products (Sluggit, Sluggit CM, Sluggit Plus) have a wide distribution of particle sizes suitable for bridging and sealing productive formations or sand control screens. Sluggits are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Sluggits may be used in any water-based or oil-based systems.
Sluggits are added directly to any pre-mixed system. They are effective in high loss situations where superior sealing characteristics are required. Under these conditions, 25-75 lb/bbl of the appropriate particle sizes, should be added to a concentrated slurry.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Sluggit 1 15 350
Sluggit CM 30 300 3,350
Sluggit Plus 700 2,000 6,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Sluggit®
OSS Pill additives are a blend of polymers and specially sized oil-soluble resin particles. The two basic products, OSS Pill which contains hydroxyethyl cellulose and OSS Pill Ultra which is formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
OSS Pill functions in sea water or salt solutions such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.
OSS Pill Ultra features increased low shear rate viscosities in sea water, and brines such as potassium and sodium chloride.
OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra are designed for use in completion and workover operations where oil-soluble resins are desired to minimize damage to productive formations. Applications include the following:
Lost circulation pill Perforating fluid loss pill
May be used in a wide density range Provides excellent fluid loss control in contrast to clear brine solutions Adaptable for a wide range of formation permeabilities with supplemental additions of Solubrige® Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse Essentially non-damaging to productive formations
A clean, oil free pit equipped with a standard mud hopper and at least two subsurface guns is suggested for mixing. Base fluid
should be pre-treated with a defoamer (Defoam 2), and OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra should be mixed through a hopper at 3 - 5 minutes per sack. Circulate pit at least 30 minutes before pumping downhole. OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra are normally used at a concentration of 25 - 30 lb/bbl with 25 lb/bbl of Solubrige.
Care must be exercised to avoid contamination of the OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra with oil as this could adversely affect fluid performance.
OSS Pill additives are a blend of polymers and specially sized oil-soluble resin particles. The two basic products, OSS Pill which contains hydroxyethyl cellulose and OSS Pill Ultra which is formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
OSS Pill functions in sea water or salt solutions such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.
OSS Pill Ultra features increased low shear rate viscosities in sea water, and brines such as potassium and sodium chloride.
OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra are designed for use in completion and workover operations where oil-soluble resins are desired to minimize damage to productive formations. Applications include the following:
Lost circulation pill Perforating fluid loss pill
May be used in a wide density range Provides excellent fluid loss control in contrast to clear brine solutions Adaptable for a wide range of formation permeabilities with supplemental additions of Solubrige® Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse Essentially non-damaging to productive formations
A clean, oil free pit equipped with a standard mud hopper and at least two subsurface guns is suggested for mixing. Base fluid
should be pre-treated with a defoamer (Defoam 2), and OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra should be mixed through a hopper at 3 - 5 minutes per sack. Circulate pit at least 30 minutes before pumping downhole. OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra are normally used at a concentration of 25 - 30 lb/bbl with 25 lb/bbl of Solubrige.
Care must be exercised to avoid contamination of the OSS Pill and OSS Pill Ultra with oil as this could adversely affect fluid performance.
Is an oil-soluble bridging agent Is added to Solukleen®, Solukleen Ultra, OSS® Pill, OSS Pill Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra®, Systems to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Solubrige products are a series of specially sized oil-soluble resin. Each product (Solubrige Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid, Solubrige Coarse) contains a special size distribution of particles suitable for bridging and sealing permeable productive formations. Solubrige products are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
Solubrige is used in Solukleen or OSS Pill with brine solutions of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride or calcium bromide, and with Solukleen Ultra, OSS Pill Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra in sodium or potassium chloride brines.
Solubrige Fine is sized to temporarily seal lost circulation zones up to 2,500 mD permeability. Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse are available for special applications when larger particle sizes are required.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Solubrige Fine 0.06 17 117
Solubrige 2 130 1,000
Solubrige Mid 2 220 4,000
Solubrige Coarse 300 2,500 5,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Solubrige®
PBS Plug is a surface-mixed, pumpable plugging material, formulated to provide a rigid crosslinked gel structure. PBS Plug 500 and PBS Plug 2000 contain sized particles of borate-containing minerals and special polymers which provide formulating flexibility to meet various formation requirements in lost circulation applications. PBS Plug Activator a salt/magnesia compound, serves as a crosslink catalyst when mixed with PBS Plug. Also, calcium chloride may be used as a secondary accelerator in cold-water applications, or to increase rigidity of the plug. The polymers in the base product add viscosity and filtration control and are
crosslinked by the borate anion in the sparingly water-soluble borate. The catalysts initiate the crosslink reaction by raising the pH and salinity of the fresh water mixture. This reaction is accelerated by the normally higher temperature in the wellbore. PBS Plug Retarder and PBS Plug Activator-E are used to delay the set, increase the available pumping time, and broaden the window of possible applications. PBS Plug Activator-E is especially useful for mixes where the base water is above 100° F. PBS Plug products are packaged in 25 kg sacks.
PBS Plug is a unique system whose main application is the control of lost circulation. The combination of PBS Plug and PBS Plug Activator satisfies the requirements for the majority of extreme lost circulation situations where anything from induced fractures to total losses are experienced. The final consistency of the PBS Plug also allows it to be easily drilled after the chemical setting reaction has been completed. Calcium chloride may also be added as a secondary accelerator to modify the
PBS Plug shear strength for the following applications:
Lost circulation pill Open hole cement retainer Pre-cement pad Profile modification Formation consolidating gel
The base density for 100 lb/bbl of PBS-Plug is 10.1 lb/gal but weights up to 17.0 lb/gal can be achieved with the addition of barite or other inert weighting material.
PBS Plug offers the following advantages:
Provides excellent fluid loss control Seals high permeability and fractured formations Does not shrink Exhibits high shear strength Bonds tightly to the formation Can be spotted through mud motors and bit nozzles Utilizes standard mixing equipment
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
PRODUCT COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
PBS Plug 500 Blend of polymers and 500 micron borate mineral Viscosity, filtration control, bridging
PBS Plug 2000 Blend of polymers and 2000 micron borate mineral Viscosity, filtration control, bridging
PBS Plug Activator Blend of salt and magnesia compound Primary crosslink catalyst
PBS Plug Activator-E Blend of encapsulated salt and magnesia compound Delayed crosslink catalyst
PBS Plug Retarder Magnesium salt Crosslink retarder, thinner
PBS Plug® System
PBS Plug is a surface-mixed, pumpable plugging material, formulated to provide a rigid crosslinked gel structure. PBS Plug 500 and PBS Plug 2000 contain sized particles of borate-containing minerals and special polymers which provide formulating flexibility to meet various formation requirements in lost circulation applications. PBS Plug Activator a salt/magnesia compound, serves as a crosslink catalyst when mixed with PBS Plug. Also, calcium chloride may be used as a secondary accelerator in cold-water applications, or to increase rigidity of the plug. The polymers in the base product add viscosity and filtration control and are
crosslinked by the borate anion in the sparingly water-soluble borate. The catalysts initiate the crosslink reaction by raising the pH and salinity of the fresh water mixture. This reaction is accelerated by the normally higher temperature in the wellbore. PBS Plug Retarder and PBS Plug Activator-E are used to delay the set, increase the available pumping time, and broaden the window of possible applications. PBS Plug Activator-E is especially useful for mixes where the base water is above 100° F. PBS Plug products are packaged in 25 kg sacks.
PBS Plug is a unique system whose main application is the control of lost circulation. The combination of PBS Plug and PBS Plug Activator satisfies the requirements for the majority of extreme lost circulation situations where anything from induced fractures to total losses are experienced. The final consistency of the PBS Plug also allows it to be easily drilled after the chemical setting reaction has been completed. Calcium chloride may also be added as a secondary accelerator to modify the
PBS Plug shear strength for the following applications:
Lost circulation pill Open hole cement retainer Pre-cement pad Profile modification Formation consolidating gel
The base density for 100 lb/bbl of PBS-Plug is 10.1 lb/gal but weights up to 17.0 lb/gal can be achieved with the addition of barite or other inert weighting material.
PBS Plug offers the following advantages:
Provides excellent fluid loss control Seals high permeability and fractured formations Does not shrink Exhibits high shear strength Bonds tightly to the formation Can be spotted through mud motors and bit nozzles Utilizes standard mixing equipment
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
PRODUCT COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
PBS Plug 500 Blend of polymers and 500 micron borate mineral Viscosity, filtration control, bridging
PBS Plug 2000 Blend of polymers and 2000 micron borate mineral Viscosity, filtration control, bridging
PBS Plug Activator Blend of salt and magnesia compound Primary crosslink catalyst
PBS Plug Activator-E Blend of encapsulated salt and magnesia compound Delayed crosslink catalyst
PBS Plug Retarder Magnesium salt Crosslink retarder, thinner
PBS Plug® System
Sanheal Pill is a blend of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) with other polymers and sized calcium carbonates, stabilized to prevent degradation by bacteria and temperature. All components are soluble in 15% hydrochloric acid. Sanheal Pill is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Sanheal Pill may be used in fresh water, sea water, produced brine, and sodium or calcium chloride brines.
Sanheal Pill is used as a pill for spotting across lost circulation zones. The typical concentration of Sanheal Pill is 50 lb/bbl of base fluid. The volume of the pill will vary according to the length of the lost circulation zone, severity of lost circulation, and hole
size, but should be twice the volume required to cover the problem zone.
Severe or complete lost circulation may require the addition of larger bridging particles. Sluggits (bridging carbonates) with a fine to coarse particle distribution may be added in concentrations of 10 to 75 lb/bbl.
Use a pump truck equipped with a hopper or clean mixing tank with at least one sub-surface gun and a standard mud hopper. Add Sanheal Pill through a hopper at the rate of one sack per 3-5 minutes. Continue to circulate for at least 30 minutes before placing downhole.
Sanheal Pill has been demonstrated in the laboratory and the field to be essentially non-damaging. The filter cake formed in using Sanheal Pill may be removed by treating with 15% hydrochloric acid.
Sanheal Pill is a blend of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) with other polymers and sized calcium carbonates, stabilized to prevent degradation by bacteria and temperature. All components are soluble in 15% hydrochloric acid. Sanheal Pill is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Sanheal Pill may be used in fresh water, sea water, produced brine, and sodium or calcium chloride brines.
Sanheal Pill is used as a pill for spotting across lost circulation zones. The typical concentration of Sanheal Pill is 50 lb/bbl of base fluid. The volume of the pill will vary according to the length of the lost circulation zone, severity of lost circulation, and hole
size, but should be twice the volume required to cover the problem zone.
Severe or complete lost circulation may require the addition of larger bridging particles. Sluggits (bridging carbonates) with a fine to coarse particle distribution may be added in concentrations of 10 to 75 lb/bbl.
Use a pump truck equipped with a hopper or clean mixing tank with at least one sub-surface gun and a standard mud hopper. Add Sanheal Pill through a hopper at the rate of one sack per 3-5 minutes. Continue to circulate for at least 30 minutes before placing downhole.
Sanheal Pill has been demonstrated in the laboratory and the field to be essentially non-damaging. The filter cake formed in using Sanheal Pill may be removed by treating with 15% hydrochloric acid.
Acid-soluble bridging agents Added to brine based drilling fluids or pills to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Sluggits are blends of sized calcium carbonates. The Sluggit products (Sluggit, Sluggit CM, Sluggit Plus) have a wide distribution of particle sizes suitable for bridging and sealing productive formations or sand control screens. Sluggits are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Sluggits may be used in any water-based or oil-based systems.
Sluggits are added directly to any pre-mixed system. They are effective in high loss situations where superior sealing characteristics are required. Under these conditions, 25-75 lb/bbl of the appropriate particle sizes, should be added to a concentrated slurry.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Sluggit 1 15 350
Sluggit CM 30 300 3,350
Sluggit Plus 700 2,000 6,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
Sluggit®
Solukleen additives are a blend of polymers, calcium lignosulfonate and specially sized oil-soluble resin particles. The two basic products, Solukleen which contains hydroxyethyl cellulose and Solukleen Ultra which is formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
Solukleen functions in sea water or salt solutions such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.
Solukleen Ultra features increased low shear rate viscosities in sea water, and brines such as potassium and sodium chloride.
Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra are designed for use in completion and workover operations where oil-soluble resins are desired to minimize damage to productive formations. Applications may include the following operations:
Drilling into pay zone Lost circulation pill Underreaming Washing sand Milling
May be used in a wide density range Provides excellent fluid loss control in contrast to a clear brine Can be used as a circulating fluid or as a lost circulation pill Adaptable for a wide range of formation permeabilities with supplemental additions of Solubrige® Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse Essentially non-damaging to productive formations
A clean, oil free pit equipped with a standard mud hopper and at least two sub-surface guns is suggested for mixing. Base fluid should be pre-treated with a defoamer (Defoam 2), and Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra should be mixed through a hopper at 3 - 5 minutes per sack. Circulate the pit at least 30 minutes before pumping downhole.
Care must be exercised to avoid contamination of the Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra with oil as this could adversely affect fluid performance.
Solukleen additives are a blend of polymers, calcium lignosulfonate and specially sized oil-soluble resin particles. The two basic products, Solukleen which contains hydroxyethyl cellulose and Solukleen Ultra which is formulated with xanthan gum biopolymer are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
Solukleen functions in sea water or salt solutions such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride.
Solukleen Ultra features increased low shear rate viscosities in sea water, and brines such as potassium and sodium chloride.
Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra are designed for use in completion and workover operations where oil-soluble resins are desired to minimize damage to productive formations. Applications may include the following operations:
Drilling into pay zone Lost circulation pill Underreaming Washing sand Milling
May be used in a wide density range Provides excellent fluid loss control in contrast to a clear brine Can be used as a circulating fluid or as a lost circulation pill Adaptable for a wide range of formation permeabilities with supplemental additions of Solubrige® Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse Essentially non-damaging to productive formations
A clean, oil free pit equipped with a standard mud hopper and at least two sub-surface guns is suggested for mixing. Base fluid should be pre-treated with a defoamer (Defoam 2), and Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra should be mixed through a hopper at 3 - 5 minutes per sack. Circulate the pit at least 30 minutes before pumping downhole.
Care must be exercised to avoid contamination of the Solukleen and Solukleen Ultra with oil as this could adversely affect fluid performance.
Is an oil-soluble bridging agent Is added to Solukleen®, Solukleen Ultra, OSS® Pill, OSS Pill Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra® Systems to assure temporary bridging and sealing of lost circulation zones
Solubrige products are a series of specially sized oil-soluble resin. Each product (Solubrige Fine, Solubrige, Solubrige Mid, Solubrige Coarse) contains a special size distribution of particles suitable for bridging and sealing permeable productive formations. Solubrige products are packaged in 25 lb sacks.
Solubrige is used in Solukleen or OSS Pill with brine solutions of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride or calcium bromide, and with Solukleen Ultra, OSS Pill Ultra or Thixsal-Ultra in sodium or potassium chloride brines.
Solubrige Fine is sized to temporarily seal lost circulation zones up to 2,500 mD permeability. Solubrige, Solubrige Mid and Solubrige Coarse are available for special applications when larger particle sizes are required.
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTPARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS, microns
Min D-50 Max
Solubrige Fine 0.06 17 117
Solubrige 2 130 1,000
Solubrige Mid 2 220 4,000
Solubrige Coarse 300 2,500 5,000
Particles may vary 10% above or below the designated sizes.
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APPLICATIONS
Solubrige®
Fracsal System
Fracsal System
Fracsal Ultra
Fracsal Ultra
Fracsal Ultra EM
Fracsal Ultra EM
Fracsal Ultra FM
Fracsal Ultra FM
Fracsal Waterbase
Fracsal Waterbase
Fracsal I
Fracsal I
Fracsal II
Fracsal II
Fracsal III
Fracsal III
Fracsal IV
Fracsal IV
Fracsal EM
Fracsal EM
Fracsal FR-153
Breake
Breake
Fracsal NE System
Fracsal NE System
Lowtex C is a blend of polymers and a synthetic dispersant.
Lowtex C can effectively lower the water loss and viscosity of a cement slurry formulated for oilfield applications.
Lowtex C is readily added to cement slurries at concentrations of 0.5 to 1.5% by weight of the cement depending on the viscosity and water loss properties desired.
Lowtex C is especially designed for low volume cementing. The 10-pound pail allows easy handling
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
CONCENTRATIONS
ADVANTAGES
Lowtex C
Lowtex R is a calcium lignosulfonate produced from wood.
Lowtex R can effectively retard thickening of API class H cement where static bottom hole temperatures range from 260°F to 290°F.
Lowtex R is readily added to cement slurries at concentrations of 0.5 to 1.5% by weight of the API class H cement. The 20-pound pail allows easy handling and eliminates waste.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
CONCENTRATIONS
Lowtex R
An effective corrosion inhibitor for use in water-based fluids
CIB is a blend of filming amine compound and an oxygen scavenger. CIB is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers, or 55 gal drums.
CIB may be used in any water-base system.
CIB gives extended corrosion protection in packer fluids.
CIB is easily mixed in any water base system at 15-25 gal per 100 bbl of fluid.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATION
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
CIB®
Inhibisal Ultra SI System
Inhibisal Ultra SI System
Is a liquid antifoamer
Antifoam HD is a liquid antifoam treatment which effectively controls foam at any pH range. Antifoam HD is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Antifoam HD reduces foam when mixed in calcium chloride, calcium bromide, and zinc bromide brines.
Normal treatment is 0.01 gal/bbl of Antifoam HD to reduce foam.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Antifoam HD
A liquid defoamer Controls foam in any water-base system
Defoam 2 is a liquid, water-miscible defoaming agent specifically designed for use with polymer systems. Defoam 2 is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Defoam 2 eliminates foam and entrapped air in fresh water and brine systems.
Defoam 2 effectively controls foaming in both solids-laden and solids-free fluids without forming precipitates.
Defoam 2 is easy to mix and requires no special mixing equipment. Defoam 2 is economical and very effective in small concentrations.
Normal treatment is 0.025 to 0.05 gal/bbl of Defoam 2 to reduce foam and entrapped air in polymer systems. Add Defoam 2 as necessary to control foaming through a hopper or directly into a pit.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Defoam 2
A special lubricant designed for drilling and completion fluids
Lubetex is a blend of special non-polluting oils and surfactants. It is non-flammable and biodegradable. Lubetex is available in 55 gal drums or in bulk.
Lubetex may be used in fresh water muds, sea water systems, sodium chloride, potassium chloride or calcium chloride brines.
Improves the lubricity of drilling and completion fluids by reducing friction between the drill string and walls of the borehole Soft shales have less tendency to adhere to bits and drill collars when Lubetex is present in the drilling fluid Concentrated in a batch of drilling mud and spotted across the zone of sticking, Lubetex may be used to free pipe stuck by differential pressure Lubetex is an excellent defoamer for fresh water, sea water, and salt water muds
Lubetex contains no hydrocarbon oil. It has little effect upon the rheological properties of drilling fluids, is non-fluorescent and eliminates mud foaming problems.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
Lubetex®
Lubetex W is a polyol based lubricant used to increase penetration rates and reduce torque by reducing bit balling and stabilizing reactive shales. Lubetex W is compatible with fresh and saline based drilling fluids and can be used in directional and horizontal wells. Lubetex W is packaged in 55 gal drums.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
An initial treatment of 2% - 6% by volume of Lubetex W can be added directly into the suction pit. Maintain this concentration for optimum results by monitoring penetration rates, dilution, and solids control.
DESCRIPTION
ADVANTAGES
Increases penetration rates Increases lubricity Non-damaging to pay zone Reduces torque and drag
Non-toxic and bio-degradable Reduces differential sticking Used in all water-based fluids Temperature stable to 500°F
Lubetex® W
FL-7 Plus-L is a specially processed, stabilized non-ionic starch derivative suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon. FL-7 Plus-L controls high temperature, high pressure filtrate loss at temperatures to 250°F and enhances the low shear rate viscosity of a fluid containing xanthan gum biopolymer. Packaging is in 5 gal plastic containers.
FL-7 Plus-L is suitable for all water-base drilling, workover and completion fluids including; sea water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide.
Excellent dispersibility Superior filtration control Polymer synergism provides improved suspension Effective in a wide range of waters
High temperature fluid loss additive for drilling, completion or workover fluids
Polytex AHT is a proprietary synthetic polymer designed to impart fluid loss control and relatively high temperature stability without significantly increased fluid viscosity. Polytex AHT is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Polytex AHT may be used in fresh water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium formate, and sodium bromide brines.
Polytex AHT can be used to control downhole fluid loss of a Bridgecarb-Ultra®, Bridgesal-Ultra®, Thixsal-Ultra®, or Ultra Carb Systems Polytex AHT is compatible with viscosifiers such as xanthan gum biopolymer, hydroxyethyl cellulose and bentonite clay Polytex AHT, when used in sufficient concentrations and in combination with Thermasal™-A and Thermasal-B, will control high pressure fluid loss at temperatures up to 325°F with minimum viscosity increases
Polytex AHT is readily dispersed into fluids through a conventional mud hopper. A normal concentration is 3 to 7 lb/bbl, depending upon the fluid loss control needed.
Laboratory tests show Polytex AHT is essentially non-damaging. Films or "filter cakes" of Polytex AHT do not hinder clean-up procedures following completion and workovers.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
NON-DAMAGING
Polytex AHT
Polytex AHT-L is a proprietary polyanionic cellulose blend, suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon, which is designed to impart fluid loss control and relatively high temperature stability without significantly increased fluid viscosity. Polytex AHT-L liquid concentrate is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Polytex AHT-L may be used in fresh water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium formate brines.
Disperses and mixes well in low shear environments Compatible with viscosifiers such as xanthan gum, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and bentonite clay Controls high temperature, high pressure fluid loss at temperatures up to 310°F Stable suspension properties
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Tan colorSpecific Gravity: 1.082Pour Point, ASTM-D-97, °F: 47Flash Point, ASTM D-93, °F: 145Active Material, %: 52.81Polymer Concentration, lb/5 gal: 23.81
Polytex AHT-L
Ultra Breake M is an internal filter cake breaker additive for polymer based drilling, completion, or workover fluids. Ultra Breake M
serves first as a fine, inert particle in alkaline brine, solids-laden systems where it subsequently is deposited as an integral part of
the filter cake. Secondly, to initiate filter cake removal, a mild acidic soak solution is used to dissolve and activate the Ultra Breake
M providing a multiple phase degradation process. Acid hydrolysis by the soak solution, generation of oxygen from the Ultra
Breake M, and secondary formation of radicals provide an effective mechanism for polymer de-polymerization. Packaging is in 50
lb fiber drums.
Improves filter cake removal in completion operations, especially at temperatures below 190oF
Can be used in any alkaline water base fluid containing one or more polysaccharide polymers
Reduces the time required for polymer degradation by 60% or more
Does not adversely affect the rheological properties of a Thixsal-Ultra® system
Weak acid, i.e. 1% HCI, can be used to activate Ultra Breake M reducing the risk of corrosion from the more concentrated
acids typically used
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
ADVANTAGES
DYNAMIC AGED LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES 0.0636 sec -1 (cP) AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES
Alka Buff Hi is easily mixed using a mud hopper or other adequate mixing arrangement.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Alka Buff® Hi
Clay removal additive for filter cakes in open-hole/screen completions
Boreclean is an acidified polyethylene glycol mixed in brine. Exposure of deposited clay drill solids to this solution during the completion phase after the polymer fraction of the filter cake has been chemically degraded improves overall filter cake removal. Preferential adsorption of the polyglycol and displacement of water from the clay surfaces lessens stickiness, surface adherence, and subsequently aids in circulation of these particles from the borehole, prior to producing the well. This reduces the potential for filter cake insolubles to become entrained in a sand exclusion assembly and limit reservoir production. Boreclean is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Boreclean may be utilized as part of a completion sequence utilized to break filter cake polymers, attack clay solids, and dissolve primary bridging solids. A typical procedure includes:
Normal treatment is 100 lb/bbl mixed into a HCl/brine solution.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
FLUID COMPOSITIONS, FILTER CAKE REMOVAL TREATMENTS,AND RETURN PERMEABILITIES FOR NaCl
AND CaCO3 SYSTEMS
Sample A B
Brine, bbl 0.96 0.95
Brine type 10.0 ppg NaCl 3% KCl saturated with NaCl
Xanthan gum biopolymer, lb/bbl 1.25 1.2
Derivatized starch, lb/bbl 3.75 3.8
Sodium thiosulfate, lb/bbl -- 0.25
Magnesium peroxide, lb/bbl -- 0.5
Calcium carbonate, lb/bbl 38 --
Sodium chloride, lb/bbl -- 15
Rev dust, lb/bbl 30 30
Pierre shale, lb/bbl 5 5
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE(°F)SOAK TIME (hrs) TREATMENT
RETURN FLOW(%)1 2 1 2
A 175 2.5 5 10% HCl 5% HCl 40
175 2.5 5 10% HCl 5% HCl/100 lb/bbl Boreclean 85
B 100 8 -- 10% HCl -- 45
100 4 4 10% HCl 5% HCl/100 lb/bbl Boreclean 80
A - CaCO3 System
B - NaCl System 1 - Polymer Breaker: saturated with respect to NaCl 2 - Clay Removal: saturated with respect to NaCl
Boreclean®
Clay removal additive for filter cakes in open-hole/screen completions
Boreclean is an acidified polyethylene glycol mixed in brine. Exposure of deposited clay drill solids to this solution during the completion phase after the polymer fraction of the filter cake has been chemically degraded improves overall filter cake removal. Preferential adsorption of the polyglycol and displacement of water from the clay surfaces lessens stickiness, surface adherence, and subsequently aids in circulation of these particles from the borehole, prior to producing the well. This reduces the potential for filter cake insolubles to become entrained in a sand exclusion assembly and limit reservoir production. Boreclean is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Boreclean may be utilized as part of a completion sequence utilized to break filter cake polymers, attack clay solids, and dissolve primary bridging solids. A typical procedure includes:
Normal treatment is 100 lb/bbl mixed into a HCl/brine solution.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
FLUID COMPOSITIONS, FILTER CAKE REMOVAL TREATMENTS,AND RETURN PERMEABILITIES FOR NaCl
AND CaCO3 SYSTEMS
Sample A B
Brine, bbl 0.96 0.95
Brine type 10.0 ppg NaCl 3% KCl saturated with NaCl
Xanthan gum biopolymer, lb/bbl 1.25 1.2
Derivatized starch, lb/bbl 3.75 3.8
Sodium thiosulfate, lb/bbl -- 0.25
Magnesium peroxide, lb/bbl -- 0.5
Calcium carbonate, lb/bbl 38 --
Sodium chloride, lb/bbl -- 15
Rev dust, lb/bbl 30 30
Pierre shale, lb/bbl 5 5
SYSTEM TEMPERATURE(°F)SOAK TIME (hrs) TREATMENT
RETURN FLOW(%)1 2 1 2
A 175 2.5 5 10% HCl 5% HCl 40
175 2.5 5 10% HCl 5% HCl/100 lb/bbl Boreclean 85
B 100 8 -- 10% HCl -- 45
100 4 4 10% HCl 5% HCl/100 lb/bbl Boreclean 80
A - CaCO3 System
B - NaCl System 1 - Polymer Breaker: saturated with respect to NaCl 2 - Clay Removal: saturated with respect to NaCl
Boreclean®
Clay inhibitor and fixative for polymer based drilling, completion, and workover fluids Highly soluble in water
Cl Free is a solution of multivalent, non-volatile organic amine in water. Packaging is in 5 gal plastic containers.
Cl Free is an effective clay inhibitor for water sensitive formations. Cl Free has a small radius of hydration and is easily substituted on the exchange sites for the sodium ion, thereby effectively blocking the site for water hydration. Cl Free is designed to be used at pH values of 10.5, or less.
Excellent biodegradability (>60% by DOC Method) Chloride free Non-oil wetting Non-foaming Essentially non-toxic (includes oral toxicity, dermal toxicity, and aquatic toxicity) Small ionic radius Strongly cationic Equipment in standard mud kit can test for residual amine concentrations
Normal concentrations range from 0.3 to 3% by volume depending upon the application.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
CL Free
Prevents the adverse effects of cement contamination in biopolymer systems
CM-TH is an inorganic salt which serves as a complexing buffer. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
CM-TH may be used in fresh water, sea water, sodium or potassium chloride brines.
CM-TH is an excellent pre-treatment additive to prevent cement contamination of fluid systems containing biopolymer without otherwise affecting rheological or filtration properties.
CM-TH should be mixed rapidly using a conventional mud hopper or other adequate mixing arrangement. Normal pre-treatment is 3 lb/bbl or if the volume of cement to be drilled is known, CM-TH can be added to the fluid at 250 lb/bbl of cement to be drilled.
DESCRIPTION
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APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
CM-TH
Glysol is a granular polyethylene glycol. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Reduces water uptake of shales Enhances wellbore stability Provides lubrication
Glysol is readily mixed through conventional mud mixing equipment.
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Glysol®
High temperature stabilizer
Glysol OS is an inorganic acid salt antioxidant, which serves as a thermal extender for Glysol SF 400M solutions. This product is
packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Normal treatment is 1-3% by volume of Glysol OS mixed into the base brine.
DESCRIPTION
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Glysol® OS
Inhibisal Ultra B is a neutralized blend of low molecular polyglycols. Inhibisal Ultra B mixes readily into brine based drilling and completion fluids and is recommended at a concentration of 3% by volume. Inhibisal Ultra B is packaged in 55 gal drums.
Reduces water uptake of shales Enhances wellbore stability Provides lubrication
Inhibisal Ultra B may be used in potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium bromide, calcium bromide and zinc bromide brines.
A shale stability index (SSI) was developed as a relative measure of shale hardness as a function of water absorbed for various drilling fluids. The higher the SSI number, the less water uptake by the shale samples, and predictably the more stable the wellbore in drilling shale sections with the fluid. (See graph above).
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
BRINE SYSTEMS
SHALE STABILITY INDEX (SSI) OF 10.5 lb/gal THIXSAL-ULTRA® / ULTRASAL™ SYSTEMS
BASE SOLUTION/ADDITIVES SSI (%)
26% NaCl 90.5
3% KCl Saturated with NaCl 91.7
3% KCl Saturated with NaCl 3% v/v Inhibisal Ultra B
97.6
10% KCl Saturated with NaCl 95.8
10% KCl Saturated with NaCl 3% v/v Inhibisal Ultra B
97.9
Inhibisal Ultra® B
Inhibisal Ultra B is a neutralized blend of low molecular polyglycols. Inhibisal Ultra B mixes readily into brine based drilling and completion fluids and is recommended at a concentration of 3% by volume. Inhibisal Ultra B is packaged in 55 gal drums.
Reduces water uptake of shales Enhances wellbore stability Provides lubrication
Inhibisal Ultra B may be used in potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium bromide, calcium bromide and zinc bromide brines.
A shale stability index (SSI) was developed as a relative measure of shale hardness as a function of water absorbed for various drilling fluids. The higher the SSI number, the less water uptake by the shale samples, and predictably the more stable the wellbore in drilling shale sections with the fluid. (See graph above).
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
BRINE SYSTEMS
SHALE STABILITY INDEX (SSI) OF 10.5 lb/gal THIXSAL-ULTRA® / ULTRASAL™ SYSTEMS
BASE SOLUTION/ADDITIVES SSI (%)
26% NaCl 90.5
3% KCl Saturated with NaCl 91.7
3% KCl Saturated with NaCl 3% v/v Inhibisal Ultra B
97.6
10% KCl Saturated with NaCl 95.8
10% KCl Saturated with NaCl 3% v/v Inhibisal Ultra B
97.9 Inhibisal Ultra® B
Inhibisal Ultra CS-135
Organic acid for adjusting the pH of drilling, completion, and workover fluids
pH-6 is an organic carboxylic acid packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
pH-6 may be used in fresh water, sea water, potassium or sodium chloride brines.
pH-6 may be mixed using a conventional mud hopper or in a chemical mixing tank.
DESCRIPTION
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MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
pH-6
Stabilizes polymer systems in the 8.5 to 10 pH range Is a non-corrosive alkaline buffer
pH Buffer is a fine grind magnesia compound packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
pH Buffer may be used in fresh water or salt solutions such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium formate, or calcium bromide.
pH Buffer provides supplemental filtration control and stabilizes polymer systems using sodium chloride, oil soluble resin or calcium carbonate bridging materials.
pH Buffer prevents thermal degradation by deterring acid hydrolysis.
pH Buffer is easily mixed using a mud hopper or other adequate mixing arrangement.
DESCRIPTION
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APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
pH Buffer
Rheology modifier for synthetic oil muds
Rheosyn is a solid, water-soluble polyethylene glycol which is dissolved in the internal aqueous phase of synthetic invert oil emulsion drilling systems. Addition of Rheosyn enhances the low shear rate viscosity and suspension without increasing high shear rate viscosities. Rheosyn is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Improved rheological properties at low and high shear rates Better suspension of solids with increased low shear rate viscosities Reduced high shear rate viscosities lower equivalent circulating densities Improved filtration control Reduced or non-chloride internal phase while maintaining shale stabilizing characteristics Reduced cuttings dispersion Lubricating internal phase
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
TEST PARAMETERS FOR OIL MUD COMPOSITIONS
Temperature, °FHot Roll 150
Rheological Properties 120
Aging Duration, hr 16
Formation Core Permeability, mD 750
Pressure, psi 500
Filtrate Temperature, °F 150
Time, min 30
COMPARISON OF PROPERTIES OF CaCl2 AND RHEOSYN INTERNAL PHASE OIL MUDS (12.0 lb/gal)
Rheosyn is a solid, water-soluble polyethylene glycol which is dissolved in the internal aqueous phase of synthetic invert oil emulsion drilling systems. Addition of Rheosyn enhances the low shear rate viscosity and suspension without increasing high shear rate viscosities. Rheosyn is packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Improved rheological properties at low and high shear rates Better suspension of solids with increased low shear rate viscosities Reduced high shear rate viscosities lower equivalent circulating densities Improved filtration control Reduced or non-chloride internal phase while maintaining shale stabilizing characteristics Reduced cuttings dispersion Lubricating internal phase
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
TEST PARAMETERS FOR OIL MUD COMPOSITIONS
Temperature, °FHot Roll 150
Rheological Properties 120
Aging Duration, hr 16
Formation Core Permeability, mD 750
Pressure, psi 500
Filtrate Temperature, °F 150
Time, min 30
COMPARISON OF PROPERTIES OF CaCl2 AND RHEOSYN INTERNAL PHASE OIL MUDS (12.0 lb/gal)
A high temperature stabilizer for polymer suspensions
Thermacarb is a two component thermal extender and low shear rate viscosity stabilizer for polymer based completion and workover fluids formulated in zinc bromide brines. Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Thermacarb provides stabilized rheological and filtration properties at temperatures above 280°F for polymer suspensions which are formulated with sized, bridging and/or weighting solids.
Thermacarb can be mixed using a conventional mud hopper or other adequate mixing arrangement.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Thermacarb®
A high temperature stabilizer for polymer suspensions
Thermasal is a two component thermal extender for most polymer based drilling, completion and workover fluids. Two primary mechanisms for polymer degradation (exemplified by rapid decrease in fluid viscosity) are: 1. Oxidation reduction reactions resulting in free radical formation, and 2. Acid hydrolysis. Thermasal is designed to prevent these reactions with a synergistic blend of a reducing agent to retard the formation, at elevated temperatures, of free radicals and an alkaline earth oxide to buffer pH.
The two components of Thermasal are:
Thermasal-A- an anhydrous salt antioxidant. (Packaged in 50 lb cans) Thermasal-B- a fine grind magnesia compound. (Packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks)
Thermasal may be used in brines such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bromide, sodium formate, potassium formate, and cesium formate.
Thermasal provides stabilized rheological and filtration properties at temperatures above 250°F for polymer suspensions which are formulated with sized, bridging and/or weighting solids. The addition of Thermasal to brine systems containing sized calcium carbonate or sodium chloride particles extends the thermal limit to 300°F and 325°F, respectively.
* Viscosities were recorded at ambient temperature after aging.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
VISCOSITY COMPARISON OF CALCIUM CARBONATE FORMULATIONS MIXED IN VARIOUS BRINES
UTILIZING THERMASAL
10.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) 0.96 -- --
9.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) -- 0.96 --
3% KCl (bbl) -- -- 0.96
Xanthan Biopolymer (lb/bbl) 1.25 1.25 1.25
FL-7 Plus® (lb/bbl) 3.75 3.75 3.75
Polytex AHT (lb/bbl) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Thermasal-A (lb/bbl) 2 2 2
Thermasal-B (lb/bbl) 3 3 3
Ultra Carb 12 (lb/bbl) 35 35 35
Properties, Initial and 16 Hours Static Age at 300°F Initial Aged* Initial Aged* Initial Aged*
Plastic Viscosity, (cP) 38 35 25 24 23 20
Yield Point (lb/100 ft 2) 47 41 46 40 38 30
Gel Strength (lb/100 ft 2) 13/18 16/20 12/17 12/13 11/15 8/9
A high temperature stabilizer for polymer suspensions
Thermasal is a two component thermal extender for most polymer based drilling, completion and workover fluids. Two primary mechanisms for polymer degradation (exemplified by rapid decrease in fluid viscosity) are: 1. Oxidation reduction reactions resulting in free radical formation, and 2. Acid hydrolysis. Thermasal is designed to prevent these reactions with a synergistic blend of a reducing agent to retard the formation, at elevated temperatures, of free radicals and an alkaline earth oxide to buffer pH.
The two components of Thermasal are:
Thermasal-A- an anhydrous salt antioxidant. (Packaged in 50 lb cans) Thermasal-B- a fine grind magnesia compound. (Packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks)
Thermasal may be used in brines such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bromide, sodium formate, potassium formate, and cesium formate.
Thermasal provides stabilized rheological and filtration properties at temperatures above 250°F for polymer suspensions which are formulated with sized, bridging and/or weighting solids. The addition of Thermasal to brine systems containing sized calcium carbonate or sodium chloride particles extends the thermal limit to 300°F and 325°F, respectively.
* Viscosities were recorded at ambient temperature after aging.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
VISCOSITY COMPARISON OF CALCIUM CARBONATE FORMULATIONS MIXED IN VARIOUS BRINES
UTILIZING THERMASAL
10.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) 0.96 -- --
9.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) -- 0.96 --
3% KCl (bbl) -- -- 0.96
Xanthan Biopolymer (lb/bbl) 1.25 1.25 1.25
FL-7 Plus® (lb/bbl) 3.75 3.75 3.75
Polytex AHT (lb/bbl) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Thermasal-A (lb/bbl) 2 2 2
Thermasal-B (lb/bbl) 3 3 3
Ultra Carb 12 (lb/bbl) 35 35 35
Properties, Initial and 16 Hours Static Age at 300°F Initial Aged* Initial Aged* Initial Aged*
Plastic Viscosity, (cP) 38 35 25 24 23 20
Yield Point (lb/100 ft 2) 47 41 46 40 38 30
Gel Strength (lb/100 ft 2) 13/18 16/20 12/17 12/13 11/15 8/9
A high temperature stabilizer for polymer suspensions
Thermasal is a two component thermal extender for most polymer based drilling, completion and workover fluids. Two primary mechanisms for polymer degradation (exemplified by rapid decrease in fluid viscosity) are: 1. Oxidation reduction reactions resulting in free radical formation, and 2. Acid hydrolysis. Thermasal is designed to prevent these reactions with a synergistic blend of a reducing agent to retard the formation, at elevated temperatures, of free radicals and an alkaline earth oxide to buffer pH.
The two components of Thermasal are:
Thermasal-A- an anhydrous salt antioxidant. (Packaged in 50 lb cans) Thermasal-B- a fine grind magnesia compound. (Packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks)
Thermasal may be used in brines such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bromide, sodium formate, potassium formate, and cesium formate.
Thermasal provides stabilized rheological and filtration properties at temperatures above 250°F for polymer suspensions which are formulated with sized, bridging and/or weighting solids. The addition of Thermasal to brine systems containing sized calcium carbonate or sodium chloride particles extends the thermal limit to 300°F and 325°F, respectively.
* Viscosities were recorded at ambient temperature after aging.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
VISCOSITY COMPARISON OF CALCIUM CARBONATE FORMULATIONS MIXED IN VARIOUS BRINES
UTILIZING THERMASAL
10.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) 0.96 -- --
9.0 lb/gal NaCl (bbl) -- 0.96 --
3% KCl (bbl) -- -- 0.96
Xanthan Biopolymer (lb/bbl) 1.25 1.25 1.25
FL-7 Plus® (lb/bbl) 3.75 3.75 3.75
Polytex AHT (lb/bbl) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Thermasal-A (lb/bbl) 2 2 2
Thermasal-B (lb/bbl) 3 3 3
Ultra Carb 12 (lb/bbl) 35 35 35
Properties, Initial and 16 Hours Static Age at 300°F Initial Aged* Initial Aged* Initial Aged*
Plastic Viscosity, (cP) 38 35 25 24 23 20
Yield Point (lb/100 ft 2) 47 41 46 40 38 30
Gel Strength (lb/100 ft 2) 13/18 16/20 12/17 12/13 11/15 8/9
TBC DeFloc CF is a chrome-free, proprietary blended, tannin-based rheological control additive for use in water-based drilling
fluids. TBC DeFloc CF is packaged in 25 lb sacks.
Appearance: Brown to Reddish-Brown powder
DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIESFRESHWATER MUD
Base Mud Product A TBC DeFloc CF
YP, lb/100 ft² 38 36 36
10 min gel 27 65 30
PROPERTIESGYPSUM CONTAMINATED MUD
Base Mud Product A TBC DeFloc CF
YP, lb/100 ft² 73 20 4
10 min gel 242 109 56
PROPERTIESLIME MUD
Base Mud Product A TBC DeFloc CF
YP, lb/100 ft² 300 0 0
10 min gel 300 11 2
PROPERTIESSEAWATER
Base Mud Product A TBC DeFloc CF
YP, lb/100 ft² 300 17 0
10 min gel 300 33 32
TBC DeFloc CF
TBC-PHPA is a proprietary dry powder consisting of polyacrylamide / polyacrylate copolymer which is used to stabilize clay and shale formations and as a viscosifier. TBC-PHPA is packaged in 25 kg sacks.
TBC-PHPA can be used in fresh or brackish waters.
Effective in very small concentrations Reduces bit-balling Aids in lubrication Increases the yield of bentonite Increases viscosity Non-fermenting
TBC-PHPA should be added slowly through a conventional mud hopper to avoid fish-eyes and lumping. Typical concentrations range from 0.25 to 1.0 lb/bbl.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
ADVANTAGES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
PROPERTIES
Appearance: White powderSpecific Gravity: 1.05pH, 2% in water: 6-8Bulk density, lb/ft3: 65
TBC-PHPA
Non-polysaccharide polymeric viscosifier
Glysol SF 400M is a high molecular weight solid polyethylene glycols which when dissolved in bromide solutions generate viscosity characteristics comparable to hydroxyethyl cellulose. Glysol SF 400M products are packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Glysol SF 400M may be utilized in zinc bromide brine.
Ease of mixing without special mixing equipment or external heat source Provides comparable leak-off properties to HEC in fluid loss pills Stabilizes clay Stable viscosities to 350°F with the addition of Glysol OS
* Fluid loss is recorded as the number of seconds for 350 mL of viscosified solution to pass through a 2,500 mD sandbed, 1.75 inches in depth at ambient temperature.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
COMPARATIVE PROPERTIES FOR GLYSOL SF 400M VERSUS HEC
LSRV/0.0636 sec-1, cP 1,300 6,000 Less than 100 Less than 100
Fluid loss, sec* 35 174 117 264
Glysol® SF 400M
Thixquick-L is a nonionic, high molecular weight hydroxyethyl cellulose, suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon, which is designed to viscosify water-based oilfield fluids. Thixquick-L liquid concentrate is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Thixquick-L may be used in fresh water, sea water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride brines.
Disperses and mixes well in low shear environments Effective in a wide range of waters Stable suspension properties Highly effective thickener
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Tan colorSpecific Gravity: 0.975Pour Point, ASTM-D-97, °F: 60Flash Point, ASTM D-93, °F: 185Active Material, %: 41.0Polymer Concentration, lb/5 gal: 16.7
Thixquick-L
Provides viscosity in water-based fluids Exhibits shear-thinning rheological properties
Vis Ultra is a high molecular weight polymer packaged in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
Vis Ultra may be used in fresh water or salt solutions such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium bromide.
Vis Ultra is utilized in drilling, completion, and workover operations to generate a shear-thinning fluid viscosity at high rates of shear, and an elevated viscosity in static conditions, thereby providing superior suspension characteristics.
Exhibits shear thinning rheological properties Provides optimum viscosity for hole cleaning and suspension Excellent salt, pH and thermal stability Compatible with most mud additives Allows optimization of hydraulics
Vis Ultra is readily mixed through conventional mud mixing equipment.
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Vis Ultra™
Vis Ultra-L is a high molecular weight biopolymer suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon, which provides aqueous solutions with a very high, low shear rate viscosity. Packaging is in 5 gal plastic containers.
Vis Ultra-L functions in fresh water, sea water, and brines such as sodium and potassium chloride at any salinity.
Completely dispersed biopolymer provides high, low shear rate viscosities Provides efficient solids transport and suspension characteristics Shear thinning for optimum drill bit penetration rates Minimizes pumping friction pressures Effective in a wide range of waters
Vis Ultra-SL is scleroglucan, suspended in a low aromatic content hydrocarbon, which produces aqueous solutions with a very high viscosity. Vis Ultra-SL liquid concentrate is packaged in 5 gal plastic containers.
Vis Ultra-SL may be used in fresh water, sea water, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride solutions.
Disperses and mixes well in low shear environments Stability over a wide range of pH's, salinities, and temperatures Provides efficient solids transport and suspension characteristics Shear thinning for optimum drill bit penetration rates Minimizes pumping friction pressures Stable suspension properties
DESCRIPTION
BASE FLUIDS
FEATURES
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Tan ColorSpecific Gravity: 1.043Pour Point, ASTM-D-97, °F: 24.8Flash Point, ASTM D-93, °F: 172Active Material, %: 46.2Polymer Concentration; lb/5 gal: 20
