Enhancing the performance of xanthan gum in water-based mud systems using an environmentally friendly biopolymer

Enhancing the performance of xanthan gum in water-based mud systems using an environmentally friendly biopolymer

Abstract Xanthan gum is commonly used in drilling fluids to provide viscosity, solid suspension, and fluid-loss control. However, it is sensitive to high temperatures and not tolerant of field contaminants. This paper presents an experimental study on the effects of an eco-friendly biopolymer (diuta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Emmanuel U. Akpan, Godpower C. Enyi, Ghasem G. Nasr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Subjects:
Viscosity
Fluid loss
Stability temperature
Drilling fluid
Oil-based mud
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-00837-0

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