Effects of a polyamine inhibitor on the microstructure and macromechanical properties of hydrated shale

China is rich in shale gas resources, however, wellbores in shale gas reservoirs are frequently unstable. This has a serious impact on the shale gas drilling cycle. Polyamine, a common additive in water-based shale drilling fluids, can effectively inhibit shale hydration. However, there is a lack of...

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Main Authors: Yunlei Hu, Xiangchao Shi, Qingling Li, Leiyu Gao, Feng Wu, Gang Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2022-12-01
Series:Petroleum
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405656122000177