Application of SiO2 and Al2O3 Nanoparticles to Improve Filtration and Rheological Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluid
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There are many studies which reported the nanoparticles could enhance the rheological behavior and the properties of filtration for water-based drilling fluids. Different types of nanoparticles were used in the experiment including silicon oxide and aluminum oxide, which were evaluated at three concentrations (1g, 2g, and 3g), also shows the development and comparison of a new drilling fluid utilizing a biopolymer (xanthan gum)/ nanoparticle (Al2O3 and SiO2) mixture to optimize the properties of a water-based mud (WBM) preparation. In this research, the main objective is to compare the influence of changing the amounts of Al2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticle on the rheological properties and filtration rate of water drilling fluid at low-temperature 30˚ C and low pressure 150 psi (LPLT). In addition, the 10 seconds gel was decreased by aluminum oxide while it was increased by silicon oxide. A rotational viscometer (model 3500) was utilized to measure the rheological properties of drilling muds. The filtration process was conducted with Fan high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) static filter press. In terms of hole cleaning and filtration rate, properly engineered Nanofluids showed more effective performance than conventional water-based muds.
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