Experimental Investigation of the Rheological Behavior of an Oil-Based Drilling Fluid with Rheology Modifier and Oil Wetter Additives

Drilling issues such as shale hydration, high-temperature tolerance, torque and drag are often resolved by applying an appropriate drilling fluid formulation. Oil-based drilling fluid (OBDF) formulations are usually composed of emulsifiers, lime, brine, viscosifier, fluid loss controller and weighting agent. These additives sometimes outperform in extended exposure to high pressure high temperature (HPHT) conditions encountered in deep wells, resulting in weighting material segregation, high fluid loss, poor rheology and poor emulsion stability. In this study, two additives, oil wetter and rheology modifier were incorporated into the OBDF and their performance was investigated by conducting rheology, fluid loss, zeta potential and emulsion stability tests before and after hot rolling at 16 h and 32 h. Extending the hot rolling period beyond what is commonly used in this type of experiment is necessary to ensure the fluid’s stability. It was found that HPHT hot rolling affected the properties of drilling fluids by decreasing the rheology parameters and emulsion stability with the increase in the hot rolling time to 32 h. Also, the fluid loss additive’s performance degraded as rolling temperature and time increased. Adding oil wetter and rheology modifier additives resulted in a slight loss of rheological profile after 32 h and maintained flat rheology profile. The emulsion stability was slightly decreased and stayed close to the recommended value (400 V). The fluid loss was controlled by optimizing the concentration of fluid loss additive and oil wetter. The presence of oil wetter improved the carrying capacity of drilling fluids and prevented the barite sag problem. The zeta potential test confirmed that the oil wetter converted the surface of barite from water to oil and improved its dispersion in the oil.     

Fabrication of ionic liquid-cellulose-silica hydrogels with appropriate thermal stability and good salt tolerance as potential drilling fluid

This paper investigates the rheological properties of methylcellulose-silica-ionic liquid nanocomposite (2-MCPS-MC) on the rheological properties (apparent viscosity (AV), plastic viscosity (PV), yield point (YP), 10-s gel strength, 10-min gel strength, and thixotropy according to API requirements) of water-based mud, and comparing these properties with the properties of the silica-free methylcellulose (MC) as drilling fluid additive. The physicochemical properties of the MC and 2-MCPS-MC compounds were studied using ¹H NMR, FTIR, Raman-spectroscopy, XRD, FE-SEM, AFM, and TGA. By FE-SEM and AFM, it is proven that the silica had an excellent dispersion in a spherical shape on the MC polymer. Three samples were prepared: the first is the commercial water-based mud, while the second and the third samples are MC and 2-MCPS-MC, respectively. The samples of MC were prepared in four concentrations (2%, 1.5%, 1.0% and 0.5% by weight). Throughout the test, density remained at 7.6 (lbs/gal) for mud fluid and 8.5 (lbs/gal) for MC and 2-MCPS-MC at pH 9.0. The results confirmed that the optimum concentration of MC and 2-MCPS-MC, which meet the required API code, was between 1 and 1.5%. The addition of 2-MCPS-MC to water-based mud enhances filtration properties. Response surface technique (RSM) with central composite design (CCD) was also used to optimize the drilling fluid properties to achieve the optimal response to AV, PV, YP, Gl, and Thixotropic using a Design expert software. The results obtained by RSM showed consistency between the experimental and theoretical data.     

Assessment of two prop-2-enamide-based polyelectrolytes as property enhancers in aqueous bentonite mud

Large amounts of hydrocarbons are located in deeper formations where higher temperatures are experienced, hence designing a proper drilling fluid to tolerate such conditions has represented a challenging task for researchers in the field. The current work is focused on evaluating the effectiveness of poly(prop-2-enamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulphonate-ethenyl ethanoate), designated as CP4 and poly(prop-2-enamide-sodium-prop-2-enoate-N,N′-dimethylprop-2-enamide-N-vinylpyrrolidone), denoted as CP5 as additives in water-based drilling fluids. The effect of temperature and salt on the copolymer-incorporated mud properties was examined. The reaction conditions were optimised for synthesis of the terpolymer and tetrapolymer. The chemical structures of copolymers were characterised by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The thermal stability of the copolymers was assessed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Both copolymers exhibited effectiveness in mud viscosity enhancement. The presence of the rigid pyrrole ring in CP5 and the bulky sulphonate side-group in CP4 provided thermal resistance and salt tolerance in their respective copolymer structures. CP4 demonstrated greater fluid-loss reduction by providing 7-fold American Petroleum Institute (API) fluid control and 8-fold high temperature high pressure (HTHP) fluid-loss control at 150°C while CP5 achieved 6-fold control in both parameters in comparison with the blank.     

Emulsification properties of a star-shaped anionic surfactant in oil-based drilling fluid

A novel star-shaped sulfonate surfactant, synthesized with triethanolamine, was identified as a hydrophilic emulsifier which could form a stable water-in-oil emulsion. The interfacial film strength was measured by suspension drop method. The emulsification properties of emulsions were obtained by the emulsification rate experiment and demulsification voltage measurement. The emulsion shows an excellent emulsification effect when the addition of star-shaped anionic surfactant into oil-based drilling fluid was 2.0?wt%. In addition, the properties of surfactant in drilling fluid with different adding amounts were studied by rheological properties, thermal stability analysis and filtration experiments. The results show that star-shaped anionic surfactant used as emulsifier can improve the performance in oil-based drilling fluid, which maybe provides a new idea for this type of surfactant.     

Influence of aging on thermal behavior and characterization of SBR compound-modified asphalt

Sulfur and polyphosphoric acid (PPA) were used to improve the thermal stability and high-temperature property of styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR)-modified asphalt before and after short-term and long-term aging. The physical, rheological properties, and thermal behavior of asphalt binders were studied. The study showed that the addition of PPA improved the thermal stability and high-temperature property of SBR-modified asphalt evidently, and the improved property caused by the gelation effect of PPA was not influenced by aging further. Though sulfur also improved thermal stability and high-temperature property of SBR-modified asphalt before aging, the improved properties declined evidently with further aging, due to the susceptibility of SBR/sulfur-modified asphalt to aging. It is reasonable to assume that the SBR-modified asphalt could be improved further only by the addition of PPA. In the study of polymer-modified asphalts, thermodynamic analysis can reflect the structural characteristics of asphalt binders before and after aging efficiently and confirms the conclusions of physical and rheological testings to some extent.     

羟甲基化木质素磺酸盐添加剂对钻井液性能的影响

为了进一步优化木质素磺酸盐作为钻井液处理剂的效能,利用其与甲醛的羟甲基化反应制备了羟甲基化木质素磺酸盐;采用红外光谱仪、X射线粉末衍射仪、扫描电镜等分析了其结构;测定了改性前后的木质素磺酸盐对钻井液流变性、降滤失性、黏土水化膨胀抑制性等性能的影响.结果显示,改性后的羟甲基化木质素磺酸盐的整体结构变化不大,但羟基数量增加,与水的相溶性增强.与木质素磺酸盐相比,羟甲基化木质素磺酸盐在室温下对基浆有较强的提黏作用,经180℃高温老化后降黏、降滤失作用有所增强,形成的泥饼厚度降低,对黏土水化膨胀的抑制作用增强.     

Amphipathic anionic surfactant modified hydrophilic polyethylene glycol-nanosilica composite as effective viscosifier and filtration control agent for water-based drilling muds

Highly stabilized and dispersible composites of polyethylene glycol and silica nanoparticle in aqueous drilling mud can provide desirable rheological and filtration properties for drilling jobs. Therefore, high-quality hydrophilic polyethylene glycol-nanosilica composite modified by amphipathic anionic sodium dodecyl sulfate (PEG-SiO₂ NC-SDS) to improve the rheological and filtration properties of water-based muds (WBMs) was submitted. Test of zeta potential, functional groups, morphology, elemental composition, and temperature stability together with rheology and filtration tests were undertaken to assess the wide-ranging mud properties of the SDS modified PEG-SiO₂ NC drilling muds. Zeta potential, FTIR, FESEM, EDX, and TGA results indicate that the SDS modified PEG-SiO₂ NC was effectively formed and modified; it embodies exceptional thermal stability and is efficiently dispersed. The SDS modified PEG-SiO₂ NC has a narrow size distribution range between 82 nm and 410 nm, and a specific surface area of 41.4 m²/g that is sufficiently high for particle-molecule interactions. Its rheological variables are notably shear-thinning and did not undergo notable fluctuation. The filtrate loss of 1.5 g SDS bearing PEG-SiO₂ NC at 78 °F and 250 °F was only 5.4 ml and 9.6 ml, against 10.2 ml and 20.5 ml of the WBMs, respectively. High dispersion stability and high thermal stability aided its excellent viscosity and filtration control performance. Moreover, optimum rheological properties for the SDS modified PEG-SiO₂ NC drilling muds with Bingham plastic and Ostwald-de-Waele models occurred with mud composition CD3 (CD3 = 1.5 g SDS modified PEG-SiO₂ NC + WBM). Thus, this study can help to understand the applications of this nanocomposite as a potential viscosifier and filtrate loss control material for WBMs.     

Water-based drilling fluids: the contribution of xanthan gum and carboxymethylcellulose on filtration control

This study aimed mainly to evaluate the influence of xanthan gum (XG) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in the filtration process of water-based drilling fluids, considering the conformational changes suffered by the polyelectrolyte with the addition of salt (NaCl) in different concentrations (0.17, 0.34 and 0.51 M). It was also evaluated the behavior of the fluid by the addition of calcite (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃). Sixteen drilling fluids were prepared with the same xanthan gum concentration (major application as thickener to transport the cuttings), but different salinities and having or not CMC and calcite at constant concentrations. This strategy was adopted to evaluate the real contribution of each additive in the control of filtration performance, frequently unclear in the papers. In general, the fluids prepared in all brines showed lower viscosities and higher filtrate loss compared to fluids of sweet water. This effect was more strong in fluids containing only XG. The addition of CMC enhanced the viscosity and reduced the filtrate loss. However, the best results were obtained when calcite was added. The results indicated that XG contribution as thickener is not enough to control efficiently the fluid filtration even in the presence of calcite. However, the addition of CMC and calcite to XG salt solution increased the viscosity and decreased significantly the filtrate loss. This result was attributed to synergistic interactions between XG, CMC and calcite.     

新型超支化大分子季铵型抑制剂的制备及性能评价

以二乙醇胺、丁二酸酐为原料,合成端羟基超支化大分子；用环氧丙基三甲基氯化铵进行末端基团改性，引入季铵盐阳离子基团制备了一种新型季铵盐抑制剂HBP-TAC，其结构经红外光谱、核磁和元素分析表征。考察了端基取代度与浓度对抑制膨润土水化膨胀性能影响，并对滚动回收率及与钻井液配伍性进行了评价、实验结果表明：该类抑制剂对膨润土的水化膨胀有一定抑制作用，加入1%多取代HBP-T2，抑制效果能达到95.31%；在高温130℃条件下，页岩滚动回收的一次回收率为91.8%，二次回收率为80.1%；抑制剂与水基钻井液体系相容性较好，并对滤失性有一定改善效果。      

无机物对淀粉塑料热性能影响的研究进展

综述了近年来无机物对淀粉塑料热性能影响的研究进展。以淀粉塑料不同的热性能为主线,包括玻璃化转变温度、熔融加工性能和热稳定性三大方面;同时,从不同种类的无机物出发,分别讨论了硅酸盐、氧化物、氢氧化物及金属盐对各个热性能影响的研究现状,并对未来的发展趋势进行了展望。     

复合型改性木质素基钻井液用降粘剂的性能研究

以马尾松硫酸盐制浆黑液为原料,经化学改性制备复合型改性木质素基钻井液用降粘剂,并对其在钻井液中的降粘性能进行实验室评价。研究结果表明,该降粘剂既能发挥无机降粘剂良好的降粘作用,又具有木质素系降粘剂良好的抗温、抗盐效果,具有较好的协同作用。加入0.5%降粘剂的淡水基浆,降粘率可达96.7%。     

Properties of the forpolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone with itaconic acid, acrylamide and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid as a fluid-loss reducer for drilling fluid at high temperatures

The forpolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), itaconic acid (IA), acrylamide (AM) and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid (AMPS) was synthesized through free-radical polymerization and was characterized using Fourier transform IR spectroscopy. The colloidal properties of the drilling fluid were investigated in the form of fresh-water or salt-water mud. It was found that the NVP–IA–AM–AMPS forpolymer had strong effects on the properties of the mud. The filtrate volume decreased with the increase of the forpolymer concentration before or after the aging test at 220 °C, and the filtrate volume after the aging test was larger than that before the aging test, but was still very small compared with the corresponding base mud. In addition, the rheological properties of both fresh-water mud and salt-water mud were modified by the forpolymer. The particle size data demonstrated that the average size of the clay particle after the aging test was larger than that before the aging test and that the particle size of the fresh-water mud was narrower compared with that of the salt-water mud before and after the aging test, respectively. The drilling fluid containing the forpolymer had an excellent tolerance to salt and high temperature. Received: 13 September 2000/Accepted: 9 January 2001     

甲基葡萄糖苷对钻井液性能的影响

甲基葡萄糖苷对钻井液性能的影响;甲基葡萄糖苷;抑制作用;膜效率;活度;钻井液     

Highly stable copper/carbon dot nanofluid

Copper/carbon dot nanohybrids (Cu/CD NHs) were prepared via a facile precipitation method through a disproportionation reaction. The surface characterization was performed by various techniques such as XRD, FTIR and TEM. Then, water-based nanofluids composed of Cu/CD NHs at 0.1 and 0.5 mass% were prepared, and their thermo-physical properties including thermal conductivity, viscosity, density and specific heat were evaluated at various temperatures. The water-based Cu/CD nanofluid demonstrated to be a potential heat transfer fluid with a high stability. It was found that the thermal conductivity can be enhanced by increasing the nanoparticle concentration and temperature. Almost 1.25-fold increase in thermal conductivity has been achieved by raising the temperature up to 50 °C and at the concentration of 0.5 mass%. The heat capacity was found to increase with increasing concentration. Moreover, by increasing temperature the density and viscosity of the as-prepared nanofluid decreased, whereas the heat capacity showed an increasing trend.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of spinel LiMn2O4 prepared by the rheological phase method

Pure-phase and well-crystallized spinel LiMn₂O₄ powders were successfully synthesized by a simple rheological phase method. The thermal behavior and structure properties of the powders prepared by the rheological phase method compared with the solid-state reaction were investigated by thermogravimetry, powder X-ray diffraction , scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. According to the results of the electrochemical tests, it is obvious that the sample resulting from the rheological phase method shows higher discharge capacity and better cycling stability than one formed in the solid-state reaction. The cyclic voltammogram and columbic efficiency curves also confirm that the product by the rheological phase method has a good cycling performance due to its fine cubic spinel structure and morphology.     

羧甲基纤维素钠／羟乙基纤维素复合溶液的性能

羧甲基纤维素钠（ＮａＣＭＣ）和羟乙基纤维素（ＨＥＣ）作为油田用驱油剂，具有抗剪切能力强，原料丰富和对环境污染少等优点，但单独使用效果不理想．前者虽有较好的增粘性，但易受油藏温度、盐度的影响；后者虽有较好的耐温、耐盐性，但其增稠能力较差、用量较大［１，...     

Thermo-rheological properties and storage stability of SEBS/kaolinite clay compound modified asphalts

Styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) modified asphalts with improved high-temperature storage stability are prepared by incorporating kaolinite clay (KC) into the SEBS compounds. The effect of KC on the high-temperature storage properties, dynamic rheological and mechanical properties and morphologies of the modified asphalts are studied. It is found that the SEBS/KC ratio in the compound has a great effect on the high-temperature storage behavior. The modified asphalts are stable when the ratio of SEBS/KC is around 2. However, KC decreases the dynamic rheological and mechanical properties of the modified asphalts to some extent. The high-temperature storage property can be increased by improving the compatibility and decreasing the density difference between SEBS and asphalt.     

锂离子电池正极材料LiNi0.4Co0.2Mn0.4O2的合成、表征及电化学性能

以过渡金属乙酸盐和氢氧化锂为原料, 应用共沉淀或流变相预处理高温烧结法优化并制备出LiNi0.4Co0.2Mn0.4O2正极材料. X射线衍射技术(XRD)及Rietveld结构精修、扫描电子显微技术(SEM)、综合热分析(TG-DSC)表征结果和电化学测试结果表明, 该材料具有单一层状结构, 颗粒大小均匀, 热稳定性好, 首次放电比容量高达208.7 mA·h/g(2.0-4.6V, 0.1 C), 电化学性能优异. 非原位(ex situ)XRD测定结果表明, 材料充至高电位下发生的不可逆相变造成了材料的循环容量衰减.     

Thermo-physical and stability properties of raw and functionalization of graphene nanoplatelets-based aqueous nanofluids

This research aimed to evaluate the thermal viscosity, stability, conductivity and density of coolants including PEG-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and gum Arabic (GA)-treated GNPs as a base fluid at various temperatures and concentrations. The present study explores the impacts of GNPs functionalized with poly ethylene glycol (PEG) on the colloidal stability and thermophysical properties of water-based PEG-functionalized GNPs suspensions as a new generation of heat transfer fluids. To this end, PEG-functionalized GNPs as a covalent sample and GA-treated GNPs were synthesized and their colloidal stabilities were traced via UV–vis spectrometry. After functionalized, colloidal stability results indicate less sedimentation for covalent samples (less than 10%) that that of noncovalent one (almost 20%) after a 15-day period. In addition, all the thermophysical properties e.g. thermal conductivity, density and viscosity were measured experimentally. Further, it has shown that by loading PEG-functionalized GNPs in the water, the increasing rate of the density and viscosity is not significant, while water-based GA-treated GNPs nanofluids showed higher rates of increase. Interestingly, the water-based PEG-functionalized GNP nanofluids at very low concentration significantly increase the thermal conductivity in comparison with that of non-covalent nanofluid at the same concentration and temperature and defiantly water.     

油田用水基纳米聚硅增注剂的制备及其性能研究

以超疏水的纳米聚硅乳液为前躯体,选用复配的表面活性剂,将超疏水的纳米聚硅核均匀分散在水中,制备了水基纳米聚硅乳液.该乳液分散性和稳定性较好,可以完全用水取代柴油作携带介质将纳米聚硅材料带入井下.模拟岩芯驱替试验表明岩芯经水基纳米聚硅乳液处理后,水的流速平均从0.250 mL/m in增加到0.475mL/m in,增加了90.0%,增注效果十分显著.岩芯的X射线光电子能谱分析显示,纳米聚硅和表面活性剂能吸附在岩石表面上,改变岩石表面的润湿性,提高水相相对渗透率.