Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids
Abstract The design and formulation of drilling fluids require additives that are cost-effective and environmental friendly in line with international best practices. This study was conducted to investigate the potentials and effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) as a filtrate loss modifier in f...
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| author | Emmanuel Emeka Okoro Kevin C. Igwilo Kelvin Ifeka Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor Idowu Sangotade |
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| description | Abstract The design and formulation of drilling fluids require additives that are cost-effective and environmental friendly in line with international best practices. This study was conducted to investigate the potentials and effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids. Sixteen (eight aqueous and eight non-aqueous) drilling fluid systems were formulated, four aqueous and non-aqueous had Cyperus esculentus as a filtration additive, while the others do not contain the additive. The rheological properties, as well as the fluid filtration properties of the drilling muds, were investigated and compared with standard drilling mud. To ascertain validity, the results obtained were validated with the classic filtration model to ensure fit. Results obtained showed that the formulated mud systems had rheological properties that favored the suspension and transportation of drill cuttings, as well as the prevention of flocculation and clogging of drill strings. The rheological properties also showed a progressive trend as the concentrations of the additive were increased from 2 to 8 ppb. It was also further observed from the API and HPHT filter press test that the increase in the concentration of the additive exhibits a progressive trend that can be compared with the standard. In addition, it was observed from the classic filtration model that the experimental results from both mud systems were fit for the adopted model. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dc363f2f31024e1eba33c648d8349bee2022-12-22T02:02:55ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology2190-05582190-05662018-11-01921331133710.1007/s13202-018-0580-yCellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluidsEmmanuel Emeka Okoro0Kevin C. Igwilo1Kelvin Ifeka2Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor3Idowu Sangotade4Petroleum Engineering Department, Covenant UniversityPetroleum Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology OwerriPetroleum Engineering Department, Covenant UniversityPetroleum Engineering Department, Nile UniversityPetroleum Engineering Department, Covenant UniversityAbstract The design and formulation of drilling fluids require additives that are cost-effective and environmental friendly in line with international best practices. This study was conducted to investigate the potentials and effects of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids. Sixteen (eight aqueous and eight non-aqueous) drilling fluid systems were formulated, four aqueous and non-aqueous had Cyperus esculentus as a filtration additive, while the others do not contain the additive. The rheological properties, as well as the fluid filtration properties of the drilling muds, were investigated and compared with standard drilling mud. To ascertain validity, the results obtained were validated with the classic filtration model to ensure fit. Results obtained showed that the formulated mud systems had rheological properties that favored the suspension and transportation of drill cuttings, as well as the prevention of flocculation and clogging of drill strings. The rheological properties also showed a progressive trend as the concentrations of the additive were increased from 2 to 8 ppb. It was also further observed from the API and HPHT filter press test that the increase in the concentration of the additive exhibits a progressive trend that can be compared with the standard. In addition, it was observed from the classic filtration model that the experimental results from both mud systems were fit for the adopted model.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-018-0580-yAqueous and non-aqueous mud systemsFiltration lossCyperus esculentusAdditiveAPI and HPHT filter press test |
| spellingShingle | Emmanuel Emeka Okoro Kevin C. Igwilo Kelvin Ifeka Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor Idowu Sangotade Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology Aqueous and non-aqueous mud systems Filtration loss Cyperus esculentus Additive API and HPHT filter press test |
| title | Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids |
| title_full | Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids |
| title_fullStr | Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids |
| title_short | Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids |
| title_sort | cellulosic cyperus esculentus l as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non aqueous drilling fluids |
| topic | Aqueous and non-aqueous mud systems Filtration loss Cyperus esculentus Additive API and HPHT filter press test |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-018-0580-y |
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