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Emmanuel M. Unveiling the revolutionary role of nanoparticles in the oil and gas field: Unleashing new avenues for enhanced efficiency and productivity. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33957. [PMID: 39055810 PMCID: PMC11269882 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Prominent oil corporations are currently engaged in a thorough examination of the potential implementation of nanoparticles within the oil and gas sector. This is evidenced by the substantial financial investments made towards research and development, which serves as a testament to the significant consideration given to nanoparticles. Indeed, nanoparticles has garnered increasing attention and innovative applications across various industries, including but not limited to food, biomedicine, electronics, and materials. In recent years, the oil and gas industry has conducted extensive research on the utilization of nanoparticles for diverse purposes, such as well stimulation, cementing, wettability, drilling fluids, and enhanced oil recovery. To explore the manifold uses of nanoparticles in the oil and gas sector, a comprehensive literature review was conducted. Reviewing several published study data leads to the conclusion that nanoparticles can effectively increase oil recovery by 10 %-15 % of the initial oil in place while tertiary oil recovery gives 20-30 % extra initial oil in place. Besides, it has been noted that the properties of the reservoir rock influence the choice of the right nanoparticle for oil recovery. The present work examines the utilization of nanoparticles in the oil and gas sector, providing a comprehensive analysis of their applications, advantages, and challenges. The article explores various applications of nanoparticles in the industry, including enhanced oil recovery, drilling fluids, wellbore strengthening, and reservoir characterization. By delving into these applications, the article offers a thorough understanding of how nanoparticles are employed in different processes within the sector. This analysis may prove highly advantageous for future studies and applications in the oil and gas sector.
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- Marwa Emmanuel
- University of Dodoma, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry Department, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Alhamd SJ, Manteghian M, Dehaghani AHS, Rashid FL. An experimental investigation and flow-system simulation about the influencing of silica-magnesium oxide nano-mixture on enhancing the rheological properties of Iraqi crude oil. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6148. [PMID: 38480813 PMCID: PMC10937623 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56722-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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This study aims to investigate the effects of introducing a 50/50 mixture of silica and magnesium oxide nanoparticles (SNP + MgONP) to the viscosity of Al-Ahdab crude oil (Iraq) at varied concentrations and temperatures. It is observed that the viscosity value drops from 38.49 to 7.8 cP. The highest degree of viscosity reduction is measured to be 56.91% at the maximum temperature of 50 °C and the greatest concentration of 0.4 wt% SM4. The Bingham model can be used to classify the behavior of the crude oil before the Nano-mixture is added. The liquid behavior grew closer to Newtonian behavior once the Nano-mixture was added. Along with a rise in plastic and effective viscosity values, the yield stress value decreases as the concentration of the Nano-mixture increases. The numerical data demonstrate that when the volume proportion of nanoparticles increases, the pressure distribution decreases. Furthermore, as the nanoparticle volume fraction increases, the drag decrease would also increase. SM4 obtains a maximum drag reduction of 53.17%. It is discovered that the sample SM4 has a maximum flow rate increase of 2.408%. Because they reduce the viscosity of crude oil, nanoparticles also reduce the friction factor ratio.
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- Salem Jawad Alhamd
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-111, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Kerbala University, Kerbala, 56001, Iraq
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-111, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-111, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Kerbala University, Kerbala, 56001, Iraq
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Kong L, Tang J, Luo Y, Yuan F, Lin Y, Tao R. Construction and Evaluation of a Degradable Drilling Fluid for Underground Coalbed Methane Extraction Boreholes. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:10426-10439. [PMID: 38463325 PMCID: PMC10918802 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Gas drainage with bedding boreholes is an efficient method for preventing gas and achieving coal and gas comining in underground mining engineering. An underground pressurized drilling method is proposed to maintain the borehole stability. However, the presence of natural fractures in coal seams poses challenges during pressurized drilling. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a low-leadage degradable drilling fluid system that minimizes coal seam damage. In this study, a degradable drilling fluid system was developed based on the characteristics of coal seams. The performance and influencing factors of the drilling fluid and the degrading capability of cellulase were examined. Moreover, the damage of the drilling fluid on fractured coal seams was investigated using core flow test methods. The results showed that additives significantly improved the rheology, filtration, and inhibition of the drilling fluid. The drilling fluid system exhibited excellent stability, rheological properties, low filtration, and sealing performance in coal seam environments. However, drilling fluid invasion and mud cake blockage negatively affected gas flow in fractured coal seams, and a higher content of filtrate reducer hindered the recovery of the gas flow rate. Cellulase was used to degrade polymers and alleviate the challenge of mud cake removal after drilling. Research on the influencing factors of cellulase indicates that the degradation efficiency of cellulase enzymes is influenced by the temperature, pH, salinity, and solid-phase content. For polluted coal samples, the gas flow rate significantly recovered after treatment with a cellulase solution. This study provides insights into a degradable drilling fluid system that can enhance underground pressurized drilling methods and minimize reservoir damage.
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- Lingrui Kong
- Chongqing
University state key laboratory of coal mine disaster dynamics and
control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing
University school of resources and safety engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing
University state key laboratory of coal mine disaster dynamics and
control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing
University school of resources and safety engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing
University state key laboratory of coal mine disaster dynamics and
control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing
University school of resources and safety engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing
University state key laboratory of coal mine disaster dynamics and
control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing
University school of resources and safety engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing
University state key laboratory of coal mine disaster dynamics and
control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing
University school of resources and safety engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Ningxia
Institute of Mineral Geological Survey(Autonomous Region Institute
of Mineral Geology), Ningxia, Yinchuan
City 750000, China
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Usca ÜA. The Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Nanofluid on Milling Performance: An Investigation of Dillimax 690T. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4521. [PMID: 38231924 PMCID: PMC10708310 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Machining high-strength structural steels often requires challenging processes. It is essential to improve the machinability of such materials, which are frequently needed in industrial manufacturing areas. Recently, it has become necessary to enhance the machinability of such materials using different nanopowders. In this study, different cooling/lubricating (C/L) liquids were prepared with cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) nanopowder. The aim was to improve the machinability properties of Dillimax 690T material with the prepared CNC-based cutting fluids. CNC nanopowders were added to 0.5% distilled water by volume, and a new nanofluid was produced. Unlike previous studies, base synthetic oil and CNC-based cutting fluid were sprayed on the cutting area with a double minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) system. Machinability tests were carried out by milling. Two different cutting speeds (Vc = 120-150 m/min), two different feed rates (f = 0.05-0.075 mm/tooth), and four different C/L environments (dry, MQL oil, CNC nanofluid, MQL oil + CNC nanofluid) were used in the experiments. In the study, where a total of 16 experiments were performed, cutting temperature (Tc), surface roughness (Ra), tool wear (Vb), and energy consumption results were analyzed in detail. According to the test results, significant improvements were achieved in the machinability properties of the material in the experiments carried out using CNC nanofluid. In particular, the hybrid C/L environment using MQL oil + CNC nanofluid improved all machinability metrics by over 15% compared to dry machining. In short, using CNC nanopowders offers a good milling process of Dillimax 690T material with effective lubrication and cooling ability.
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- Üsame Ali Usca
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bingöl University, 12000 Bingöl, Türkiye
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Shen H, Sun J, Lv K, Li M, Geng Y, Yang Z, Huang X, Du H, Khan MA. Effect of Low Gravity Solids on Weak Gel Structure and the Performance of Oil-Based Drilling Fluids. Gels 2023; 9:729. [PMID: 37754410 PMCID: PMC10530354 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Drilling cuttings from the rock formation generated during the drilling process are generally smashed to fine particles through hydraulic cutting and grinding using a drilling tool, and then are mixed with the drilling fluid during circulation. However, some of these particles are too small and light to be effectively removed from the drilling fluid via solids-control equipment. These small and light solids are referred to as low gravity solids (LGSs). This work aimed to investigate the effect of LGSs on the performance of oil-based drilling fluid (OBDF), such as the rheological properties, high-temperature and high-pressure filtration loss, emulsion stability, and filter cake quality. The results show that when the content of LGSs reached or even exceeded the solid capacity limit of the OBDF, the rheological parameters including the plastic viscosity, gel strength, and thixotropy of OBDF increased significantly. Furthermore, the filtration of OBDF increases, the filter cake becomes thicker, the friction resistance becomes larger, and the stability of emulsion of OBDF also decreases significantly when the concentration of LGSs reached the solid capacity limit of OBDF (6-9 wt% commonly). It was also found that LGSs with a smaller particle size had a more pronounced negative impact on the drilling fluid performance. This work provides guidance for understanding the impact mechanism of LGSs on drilling fluid performance and regulating the performance of OBDF.
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- Haokun Shen
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Ltd., Beijing 102206, China; (Y.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Ltd., Beijing 102206, China; (Y.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Ltd., Beijing 102206, China; (Y.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, China; (H.S.); (M.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi 395007, Pakistan
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Zhang X, Liu J, Sun J, Wang Z, Dai Z, Sun Y, Zhang T. A Novel Amphoteric Ion-Modified, Styrene-Based Nano-Microsphere and Its Application in Drilling Fluid. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6096. [PMID: 37763374 PMCID: PMC10532846 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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With the gradual depletion of shallow oil and gas, deep oil and gas has become the focus of development. However, deep formations generally face the challenge of high-temperature and high-salinity, and drilling fluid agents are prone to failure, leading to drilling fluid intrusion into the formation that can cause serious drilling accidents such as well bore collapse. For this, a styrene-based nano-microsphere (SSD) modified with amphoteric ions was developed, with a particle size of 228 nm which could resist temperatures up to 200 °C and sodium chloride (NaCl) up to saturation. SSD has significant salt-responsive properties and its aqueous dispersion becomes transparent with increasing salinity. The SSD provided superior plugging performance in solutions containing NaCl, with a core plugging efficiency of 95.2%, and it was significantly better than the anion-modified microspheres. In addition, in drilling fluids under high temperature and high-salinity conditions, the SSD promotes particle gradation of drilling fluids and improves the zeta potential through its own plugging and synergistic effect with clay, which significantly improves the comprehensive performance of drilling fluids, such as stability, rheological performance, and filtration reduction performance. The development of SSD provides a new idea for research of high-temperature and high-salinity-resistant drilling fluid agents.
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- Xianfa Zhang
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
- CNPC Engineering Technology R & D Company Limited, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (X.Z.)
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Taghdimi R, Kaffashi B, Rasaei MR, Dabiri MS, Hemmati-Sarapardeh A. Formulating a novel drilling mud using bio-polymers, nanoparticles, and SDS and investigating its rheological behavior, interfacial tension, and formation damage. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12080. [PMID: 37495735 PMCID: PMC10371997 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39257-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Formation damage is a well-known problem that occurs during the exploration and production phases of the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. This study aimed to develop a new drilling mud formulation by utilizing eco-friendly bio-polymers, specifically Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), along with nanostructured materials and a common surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The rheological properties of the drilling fluid and the impact of additives on its properties were investigated at the micromodel scale, using a flow rate of 20 mL/h. The polymer concentration and nano clay concentration were set at two levels: 0.5 wt% and 1 wt%, respectively, while the surfactant content was varied at three levels: 0.1 wt%, 0.4 wt%, and 0.8 wt%. The results of the interfacial tension (IFT) analysis demonstrated a significant decrease in the interfacial tension between oil and water with the increasing concentration of SDS. Furthermore, following the API standard, the rheological behavior of the drilling fluid, including the gel strength and thixotropic properties of the mud, was evaluated with respect to temperature changes, as this is crucial for ensuring the inherent rheological stability of the mud. The rheological analysis indicated that the viscosity of the mud formulation with nanoparticles experienced a reduction of up to 10 times with increasing shear rate, while other formulations exhibited a decline of 100 times. Notably, the rheological properties of the Agar specimen improved at 150 °F due to its complete solubility in water, whereas other formulations exhibited a greater drop in viscosity at this temperature. As the temperature increased, drilling fluid containing nanostructured materials exhibited higher viscosity.
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- Ramin Taghdimi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, China.
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Al-Rubaii M, Al-Shargabi M, Aldahlawi B, Al-Shehri D, Minaev KM. A Developed Robust Model and Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Predict Drilling Fluid Density and Equivalent Circulation Density in Real Time. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6594. [PMID: 37514886 PMCID: PMC10384949 DOI: 10.3390/s23146594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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When drilling deep wells, it is important to regulate the formation pressure and prevent kicks. This is achieved by controlling the equivalent circulation density (ECD), which becomes crucial in high-pressure and high-temperature wells. ECD is particularly important in formations where the pore pressure and fracture pressure are close to each other (narrow windows). However, the current methods for measuring ECD using downhole sensors can be expensive and limited by operational constraints such as high pressure and temperature. Therefore, to overcome this challenge, two novel models named ECDeffc.m and MWeffc.m were developed to predict ECD and mud weight (MW) from surface-drilling parameters, including standpipe pressure, rate of penetration, drill string rotation, and mud properties. In addition, by utilizing an artificial neural network (ANN) and a support vector machine (SVM), ECD was estimated with a correlation coefficient of 0.9947 and an average absolute percentage error of 0.23%. Meanwhile, a decision tree (DT) was employed to estimate MW with a correlation coefficient of 0.9353 and an average absolute percentage error of 1.66%. The two novel models were compared with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to evaluate the developed models. The results proved that the two novel models were more accurate with the value obtained from pressure-while-drilling (PWD) tools. These models can be utilized during well design and while drilling operations are in progress to evaluate and monitor the appropriate mud weight and equivalent circulation density to save time and money, by eliminating the need for expensive downhole equipment and commercial software.
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- Mohammed Al-Rubaii
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Earth Sciences & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Earth Sciences & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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Al Jaberi J, Bageri B, Elkatatny S, Solling T. Performance of Perlite as Viscosifier in Manganese Tetroxide Water Based-Drilling Fluid. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Wang H, Zou C. β-Cyclodextrin modified TiO2 nanofluids to improve the stability and thermal conductivity of oil-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.130957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Movahedi H, Jamshidi S, Hajipour M. Hydrodynamic Analysis and Cake Erosion Properties of a Modified Water-Based Drilling Fluid by a Polyacrylamide/Silica Nanocomposite during Rotating-Disk Dynamic Filtration. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:44223-44240. [PMID: 36506166 PMCID: PMC9730759 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, the potential of using a polyacrylamide-silica nanocomposite (PAM-S) to control the filtration properties of bentonite water-based drilling muds under different salinity conditions was evaluated. Static filtration tests under low-pressure/low-temperature (LPLT) conditions accompanied by rheological measurements have been carried out to analyze the role of silica nanoparticles (NPs) and nanocomposites (NCs) in the base fluid properties. Moreover, high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) static filtration was also investigated to evaluate the thermal stability of PAM-S. Afterward, dynamic filtration has been conducted in a filtration cell equipped with an agitating system with a disk-type impeller to investigate the hydrodynamic and formation of a filter cake under shear flow conditions. Fluid flow velocity and wall shear stress (WSS) distribution over the filter cake were analyzed using an exact 3D computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation. A transparent filtration cell with a camera was used to accurately record the fluid flow field inside the filter press and validate the CFD results. The obtained results indicated that adding silica NPs at a concentration of less than 2 wt % increases the fluid loss due to reducing rheological properties such as yield point. While silica NPs could not significantly change the mud properties, the experimental results showed that, under both LPLT and HPHT conditions, the PAM-S NC could reduce the total filtration loss by 70% at a low concentration of 0.75 wt %. Moreover, during dynamic filtration, the results indicated that there is a linear relationship between the cake thickness and the inverse of WSS at different operating pressures. However, no correlation could be found between predeposited mud cake erosion and WSS. At a rotating disk speed of 1000 rpm, more than 60% of the predeposited mud cake was eroded after 30 min for a saline mud sample while for the NC-treated mud sample cake erosion is considerably reduced and reaches up to 20% at 1.5 wt % PAM-S.
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- Hamed Movahedi
- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif
University of Technology, Tehran11365-11155, Iran
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- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif
University of Technology, Tehran11365-11155, Iran
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- Department
of Petroleum Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran14778-93855, Iran
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Davoodi S, Al-Shargabi M, Woodc DA, Rukavishnikov VS, Minaev KM. Thermally stable and salt-resistant synthetic polymers as drilling fluid additives for deployment in harsh sub-surface conditions: A review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Abdullah AH, Ridha S, Mohshim DF, Yusuf M, Kamyab H, Krishna S, Maoinser MA. A comprehensive review of nanoparticles: Effect on water-based drilling fluids and wellbore stability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136274. [PMID: 36058368 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wellbore stability in shale is a recurring crisis during oil and gas well drilling. The adsorption of water and ions from drilling fluid by shale, which causes clay swelling, is the primary cause of wellbore instability. Nanomaterials have been a subject of interest in recent years to be an effective shale inhibitor in drilling fluid, intending to minimize clay swelling. This article presents a comprehensive review of the current progress of nanoparticle role in water-based drilling fluid with regards to wellbore stability, reviewing the experimental methods, the effect of nanoparticles in drilling fluid, the mechanism of shale stability and the outlook for future research. This paper employed a systematic review methodology to highlight the progress of nanoparticle water-based drilling fluids in recent years. Previous studies indicated the current trend for drilling fluid additives was nanoparticles modified with surfactants and polymers, which minimize colloidal stability issues and enhance shale stability. A review of experimental methods showed that the pressure transmission test benefits shale stability assessment under reservoir conditions. Parametric analysis of nanoparticles showed that parameters such as concentration and size directly affected the shale stability even in high salinity solution. However, there is a lack of studies on nanoparticle types, with silica nanoparticles being the most popular among researchers. Nanoparticles enhance shale stability via physical plugging, chemical inhibition, and electrostatic interactions between surface charges. To better comprehend the influence of nanoparticles on shale stabilization, it is necessary to evaluate a wider range of nanoparticle types using the proper experimental techniques.
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- Abdul Hazim Abdullah
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia; Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia.
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia; Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia
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- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Chair Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, 8700, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia; Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia
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Ahmed A, Pervaiz E, Noor T. Applications of Emerging Nanomaterials in Drilling Fluids. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Anwar Ahmed
- Department of Chemical Engineering School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Sector H-12 Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Sector H-12 Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Sector H-12 Islamabad 44000 Pakistan
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Zhang Q, Mao J, Qu X, Liao Y, Du A, Zhang H, Liu B, Xiao Y, Zhang Y, Lin C, Yang X, Zhang Y. Application of fumed silica-enhanced polymeric fracturing fluids in highly mineralized water. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhang B, Wang Q, Du W, Li Y, Zhang J, Zhang J, Matejdes M, Slaný M, Gang C. Multi-Mixed Metal Hydroxide as a Strong Stratigraphic Nanoclay Inhibitor in Solid-Free Drilling Fluid. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3863. [PMID: 36364639 PMCID: PMC9656159 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Solid-free drilling fluid has more advantages as a new type of drilling fluid compared with traditional drilling fluid, such as improving drilling efficiency, protecting oil and not having clay particles clog the oil and gas layer. In this study, Zn/Cu/Fe-doped magnesium-aluminum hydroxide (Mg-Al MMH) was prepared using the co-precipitation method and evaluated in solid-free drilling fluid. The inhibition mechanism of synthesized hydroxide was analyzed by X-ray diffraction, laser particle-size analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. The samples were directly used as drilling fluid base muds for performance evaluation. The results showed that the linear expansion rate of 4% M6-Fe was only 12.32% at room temperature within 2 h, that the linear expansion rate was 20.28% at 90 °C and that the anti-swelling rate was 81.16% at room temperature, indicating that it has a strong inhibition ability at both room temperature and at high temperatures. Meanwhile, the possibility of multi-mixed metal hydroxide as a drilling fluid base mud is discussed in this study. We found that 4% M6-Fe exhibited low viscosity, a high YP/PV ratio and high temperature resistance, and its apparent viscosity retention rate reached 100% rolled at 200 °C for 16 h, with a YP/PV ratio of 2.33.
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- Bowen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Reservoir Protection Technology of Oilfields, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
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- CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Ltd., Xi’an 710018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Reservoir Protection Technology of Oilfields, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
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- CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Ltd., Xi’an 710018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Reservoir Protection Technology of Oilfields, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 845 36 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 845 36 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Institute of Construction and Architecture, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 845 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Reservoir Protection Technology of Oilfields, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
- Xi’an Key Laboratory of Tight Oil (Shale Oil) Development, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China
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Li Y, Wang M, An Y, Li K, Wei Z, Bo K, Cao P, Guo M. In Situ Shale Wettability Regulation Using Sophisticated Nanoemulsion to Maintain Wellbore Stability in Deep Well Drilling. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:12539-12550. [PMID: 36213955 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Wettability alteration of the shale surface is a potential strategy to address wellbore instability issues arising from shale hydration. In this study, we have explored an oil-in-water (o/w) nanoemulsion, in which soluble silicate (lithium silicate and potassium methyl silicate) as the aqueous phase and organosilanes (3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH570) and n-octyltriethoxysilane (n-OTES)) as the oil phase, as a shale inhibitor via forming a hydrophobic "artificial borehole shield" in situ on shale surfaces to maintain wellbore stability in high-temperature drilling operations. The shale dispersion test showed the highest shale recovery of nanoemulsion was up to 106.4% compared to that of water (20%), and recovered shale cuttings remained at the original integrity after hot rolling at 180 °C, indicating superior inhibition performance and resistance to elevated temperatures. Moreover, recovered shale cuttings manifested water repellency upon reimmersion in water, ascribed to the hydrophobic film, preventing water from permeating into the shale. The results of the contact angle measurement elucidated that the film wettability, from hydrophilic to superhydrophobic (ranging from 9.6-154°), can be achieved by altering the n-OTES-to-KH570 weight ratio from 0.2 to 2.25, and the film with the highest hydrophobicity (154°) and the lowest surface energy (3.17 mJ·m-2) can be obtained at a ratio of 1.3. Scanning electron microscopy images demonstrated that the superhydrophobic film was composed of tightly stacked reticulate nanofilaments with a diameter of 7-17 nm and several micrometers in length and overlapped well-distributed nanospheres with a diameter of 30 nm. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the film was crystalline silica grafted with long-chain alkylsiloxane. It is assumed that the unique micronanostructure combined with the siloxane modification contributed to the hydrophobicity. Consequently, this study provides a potential alternative solution for wellbore stabilization in deep well drilling engineering by employing nanoemulsion as a shale hydration inhibitor via forming a protective film with controllable wettability. Furthermore, it can be conferred a practical application due to easily available, less hazardous, and cost-effective materials.
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- Ying Li
- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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- College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
- Key Laboratory of Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Ministry of Natural Resources, Jilin University, Changchun130021, China
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Ahmadzadeh Zahedany F, Sabbaghi S, Saboori R, Rasouli K. Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of TiO2 Nanofluid and Biomaterials Derived from Three Bacteria in Various Culture Media: Implications for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zamora-Ledezma C, Narváez-Muñoz C, Guerrero VH, Medina E, Meseguer-Olmo L. Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:20457-20476. [PMID: 35935292 PMCID: PMC9347972 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The development of sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance nanofluids is one of the current research topics within drilling applications. The inclusion of tailorable nanoparticles offers the possibility of formulating water-based fluids with enhanced properties, providing unprecedented opportunities in the energy, oil, gas, water, or infrastructure industries. In this work, the most recent and relevant findings related with the development of customizable nanofluids are discussed, focusing on those based on the incorporation of 2D (two-dimensional) nanoparticles and environmentally friendly precursors. The advantages and drawbacks of using 2D layered nanomaterials including but not limited to silicon nano-glass flakes, graphene, MoS2, disk-shaped Laponite nanoparticles, layered magnesium aluminum silicate nanoparticles, and nanolayered organo-montmorillonite are presented. The current formulation approaches are listed, as well as their physicochemical characterization: rheology, viscoelastic properties, and filtration properties (fluid losses). The most influential factors affecting the drilling fluid performance, such as the pH, temperature, ionic strength interaction, and pressure, are also debated. Finally, an overview about the simulation at the microscale of fluids flux in porous media is presented, aiming to illustrate the approaches that could be taken to supplement the experimental efforts to research the performance of drilling muds. The information discussed shows that the addition of 2D nanolayered structures to drilling fluids promotes a substantial improvement in the rheological, viscoelastic, and filtration properties, additionally contributing to cuttings removal, and wellbore stability and strengthening. This also offers a unique opportunity to modulate and improve the thermal and lubrication properties of the fluids, which is highly appealing during drilling operations.
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- Camilo Zamora-Ledezma
- Tissue
Regeneration and Repair Group: Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue
Engineering, UCAM-Universidad Católica
de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Escola
Tècnica Superior d’Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—Barcelonatech
(UPC), Jordi Girona 1, Campus Nord UPC, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
- Centre
Internacional de Mètodes Numérics en Enginyeria (CIMNE), Gran Capitán s/n, Campus Nord UPC, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento
de Materiales, Escuela Politécnica
Nacional, Quito, 170525, Ecuador
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- Departamento
de Física, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingeniería, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Diego de Robles y Vía Interoceánica, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Tissue
Regeneration and Repair Group: Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue
Engineering, UCAM-Universidad Católica
de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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Yang J, Sun J, Bai Y, Lv K, Zhang G, Li Y. Status and Prospect of Drilling Fluid Loss and Lost Circulation Control Technology in Fractured Formation. Gels 2022; 8:gels8050260. [PMID: 35621558 PMCID: PMC9140604 DOI: 10.3390/gels8050260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Lost circulation in fractured formation is the first major technical problem that restricts improvements in the quality and efficiency of oil and gas drilling engineering. Improving the success rate of one-time lost circulation control is an urgent demand to ensure “safe, efficient and economic” drilling in oilfields all over the world. In view of the current situation, where drilling fluid loss occurs and the plugging mechanism of fractured formation is not perfect, this paper systematically summarizes the drilling fluid loss mechanism and model of fractured formation. The mechanism and the main influencing factors to improve the formation’s pressure-bearing capacity, based on stress cage theory, fracture closure stress theory, fracture extension stress theory and chemical strengthening wellbore theory, are analyzed in detail. The properties and interaction mechanism of various types of lost circulation materials, such as bridging, high water loss, curable, liquid absorption and expansion and flexible gel, are introduced. The characteristics and distribution of drilling fluid loss in fractured formation are also clarified. Furthermore, it is proposed that lost circulation control technology for fractured formation should focus on the development of big data and intelligence, and adaptive and efficient intelligent lost circulation material should be continuously developed, which lays a theoretical foundation for improving the success rate of lost circulation control in fractured formation.
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- Jingbin Yang
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (J.Y.); (Y.B.); (K.L.); (G.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (J.Y.); (Y.B.); (K.L.); (G.Z.)
- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Limited, Beijing 102206, China
- Correspondence:
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (J.Y.); (Y.B.); (K.L.); (G.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (J.Y.); (Y.B.); (K.L.); (G.Z.)
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (J.Y.); (Y.B.); (K.L.); (G.Z.)
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- Xi’an Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology, Xi’an 710068, China;
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