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AuthorMagzoub M.I.
AuthorSalehi S.
AuthorHussein I.A.
AuthorNasser M.S.
Available date2022-04-25T10:59:47Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameJournal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106653
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85075395327&doi=10.1016%2fj.petrol.2019.106653&partnerID=40&md5=13cf2384e519f3653f49ee26051bde5b
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/30416
AbstractLoss circulation is one of the major concerns in drilling and well construction. The uncontrolled flow of fluids into formation while drilling or primary cementing lead to substantial non-productive time (NPT). The methods of wellbore strengthening (WS) maximize the pressure that the wellbore can withstand before fractures is initiated or propagated, which is the key parameter in prevention and mitigation of loss circulation. The cross-linkable polymers among various loss circulation materials (LCM) are considered an efficient plugging material that can seal wide range of fracture sizes, strengthen the wellbore and provide solution for lost circulations under extreme drilling conditions. This paper reviews the applications of wellbore strengthening and summarizes various filed practices used for preventive and corrective treatment of loss circulations. The paper highlights the development of crosslinked polymers for wellbore strengthening and the significance of using acrylamide polymer systems as LCM. The review also covers the application of commercially available types of polymers and crosslinkers and their performance in high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) wells. The loss circulation in geothermal drilling, and in challenging HPHT is discussed. The types of formations cause loss circulation, the methods of locating loss zones, and summary of recent literatures on the effect of crosslinking process on gelation time, thermal stability and formation damage is also included.
SponsorThis paper was made possible by an NPRP Grant # NPRP10-0125-170240 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectAmides
Boreholes
Crosslinking
Drilling fluids
Fracture
Gelation
Infill drilling
Oil field development
Oil field equipment
Polyacrylates
Polymers
Cross-linked polymers
Cross-linking process
Geothermal drilling
High pressure/high temperature
Loss circulation
Non-productive time
Polyethylenimines
Wellbore
Well drilling
drilling
efficiency measurement
fracture mechanics
geothermal system
literature review
particle size
polymer
well logging
well technology
TitleLoss circulation in drilling and well construction: The significance of applications of crosslinked polymers in wellbore strengthening: A review
TypeArticle Review
Volume Number185
dc.accessType Abstract Only


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