bentonite for drilling fluids
We use organophilic clay bentonite in drilling fluid, which can produce better rheological properties and suspension properties in the drilling fluid.
As a type of bentonite extracted from raw ore, its properties are very unusual and can prevent well wall collapse when used in drilling fluids. And keep the bottom of the well clean and take the cuttings out of the well.
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Bentonite for drilling fluids
Organophilic Clay is a wet process improved viscosifier and gelling agent. It is an easy dispersing, rapid yielding organoclay that exhibits high performance efficiency in diesel oil, crude oil, Low BTEX base oil, mineral oil and synthetic containing base fluid formulation. It is stable and has good suspension and thixotropic features.
The most common application area of organobentonite is in oil field drilling fluids. It cools the drill bit. Lubricate the drill bit. Maintain cleanliness throughout the well. Prevent drilling collapse.
QC Specification/ Performance Specification
项目Items | 技术要求Standard | 检验结果Test result |
外观Appearance | Gray or Tan powder | Gray powder |
水份Moisture content, (105℃,2hr),% | ≤3.5 | 3.5 |
粒度Particle size, % Thru 150 Mesh | ≥95 | 99 |
灼烧失量LOI,(900℃) | 35-39% | 38.8% |
- Disperses easily in less time with less shear
- High performance viscosifier for low aromatic, all mineral oil and synthetic base fluids
- Cost- effectively builds viscosity and yield point
- Aids control of fluid loss to the formation
- Increases emulsion stability
- Suspends weighting materials and other solids
- Confers stability at the pressure and temperature 108Pa and 230℃
Composition Organically modified bentonite clay
Appearance Off white to tan finely divided powder,
Moisture content (105℃,2hr) ≤3.5%
Particle size (% Thru150Mesh:95min) ≥95%
LoI: 35-39%
Base oil:
- Diesel Oils
- Crude Oils
- Mineral Oils
- Synthetic Oil
- Alpha Olefins
- Low BTEX base oil
Viscosifying drilling Fluids:
- Oil based drilling fluids
- Invert emulsion fluids
- Workover fluidsl
- Completion fluids
- Casing packs
- Packer fluids
- Spotting fluids
Organophilic clay Store in a dry, well-ventilated area with temperature of 0℃-30℃. Keep container closed. The quality guarantee period is 24 months.