Show simple item record

AuthorMagzoub M.I.
AuthorSalehi S.
AuthorHussein I.A.
AuthorNasser M.S.
Available date2022-04-25T10:59:43Z
Publication Date2021
Publication NameACS Omega
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c05802
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85103374979&doi=10.1021%2facsomega.0c05802&partnerID=40&md5=a1797112ee4d45eb7a8f45f78974867b
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/30384
AbstractDrilling fluid and filtrates invasion often alter the near-wellbore flow properties during overbalanced drilling. The utilization of polymeric gels to prevent drilling fluid loss reduces the risk of formation damage caused by this alteration. In this study, the internal and external filter cake evolution by polyacrylamide (PAM) cross-linked with polyethylenimine (PEI) was investigated. The analysis conducted in this study showed that the cross-linked polymer activates and forms a mature gel inside the formation's pores. Gel also formed a dense uniform structure on the rock's surface, preventing further fluid loss. A high sealing pressure of up to 1000 psi was achieved, allowing drilling to continue without the need for additional casing string to prevent lost circulation. Moreover, the PAM/PEI formula showed less invasion of filtrate and evolution of a thin shallow internal filter cake that penetrated less than half of the filter disk thickness. In comparison to the full invasion and particle depositions that occurred with the water-based mud (WBM), the PAM/PEI formula is expected to reduce the impact of lost circulation materials (LCMs) on formation damage.
SponsorThe authors thank the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of the Qatar Foundation) for funding this study. This paper was made possible by an NPRP Grant No. NPRP10-0125-170240. They also thank SNF Floerger Group, France, for providing the materials for the tests. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
SubjectFilter Cake
Carbonate Formation
Polymer-Based
Drilling Fluid
TitleInvestigation of Filter Cake Evolution in Carbonate Formation Using Polymer-Based Drilling Fluid
TypeArticle
Pagination6231-6239
Issue Number9
Volume Number6
dc.accessType Abstract Only


Files in this item

FilesSizeFormatView

There are no files associated with this item.

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show simple item record