An approach to assess the impact of polyanionic cellulose (pac-lv) polymer and nanoparticles on rheology and filtration control of water-based muds.

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Abstract Filtration loss control, rheology properties, and a good knowledge of the sealing integrity of water-based drilling muds (WBDM) are some of the important factors for successful drilling operations, particularly when considering high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) fields. Although various research carried out in the past have shown that the application of nano-silica particles (NSP) on water-based muds...

Author(s):Gbadegesin A. A., Fadairo A.S.,Kegang l., Ayoola A. A., and Adebowale O.

FORMULATION OF DE-EMULSIFIER FOR CRUDE OIL EMULSION TREATMENT USING NON-POLYMER DE-EMULSIFYING ADIDITIVES

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Locally non-polymeric de-emulsifier (LNPFD) was formulated using locally available additives. The non-polymer de-emulsifier formulated was compared with the most common conventional de-emulsifier used in the Niger Delta oilfields. The two de-emulsifiers were subjected to the same condition of heat and chemical treatment at 60℉ in a time interval of 1 to 30 minutes after heating for 2 hours. Result showed that locally...

Author(s):Udie AC and Oniore A G