Investigations concerning the processes of plugging stone structure formation, using X-ray diffraction, electronic microscopy and differential thermal analyses, were implemented. Influence of active mineral additives of metakaolin and zeolite on the properties of plugging mortar and their interaction with Portland cement minerals with the aid of the model systems were established.
In this study, properties and peculiarities of hydration processes as well as paste microstructure of blended cements containing 10% by weight of natural zeolite were investigated. Free calcium hydroxide content, crystalline hydration products and microstructural architecture of hydrated cement pastes were examined by physical and chemical methods. It was found that the addition of natural zeolite provides formation of an extra amount of fine crystalline ettringite and tobermorite-like calcium hydrosilicates of CSH (B) type in the mineral non-clinker part of Portland cement resulting in strength synthesis of cement stone with high performance properties.
Complex geological structure as well as long-term intensive operation of oil and gas deposits in Borislav-Pokutska zone of Carpathians leads to changes in thermo-dynamical parameters of pools, rock deformation and, as a result, to crippling of the boreholes and creasing and damaging of boring casing. The abovementioned actions not only complicate extraction of oil and gas but increase the technological charge on the environment. In this study 3 types of materials were investigated: PCT-I-100 – traditional tamping cement, CREA and CREA-LF tamping mixes produced by dry mixing technology that were designed by authors. Dry mixes are characterized by higher level of SiO2 because of addition of milled sand and provide better cementation quality. Developed materials are characterized by lower dehydration and water reduction, thanks to clearly chosen composition and modern chemical admixtures usage. The method of borehole eliminative cementation is also presented by authors.
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