Nanoparticles in drilling fluid: A review of the state-of-the-art

Cheraghian, Goshtasp

doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.04.089

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“… 28 , 30 , 36 Typical nanoparticles used so far in drilling mud formulations include but are not limited to carbonaceous nanostructures (carbon, buckminsterfullerene, carbon nanotubes, and graphene), 37 − 44 copper oxide (CuO), 45 zinc oxide (ZnO), titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), 46 yttrium oxide (Y 2 O 3 ), ferric oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ), silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), 47 alumina (Al 2 O 3 ), bismuth ferrite, 48 nanocellulose, nanoclays, and molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ). 19 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 49 − 53 The fabrication of high-performance hybrid muds based on the association of two or more of the preceding nanoparticles has also been reported. 21 , 23 , 24 , 54 − 56 …”

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Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids

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The development of sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance nanofluids is one of the current research topics within drilling applications. The inclusion of tailorable nanoparticles offers the possibility of formulating water-based fluids with enhanced properties, providing unprecedented opportunities in the energy, oil, gas, water, or infrastructure industries. In this work, the most recent and relevant findings related with the development of customizable nanofluids are discussed, focusing on those based on the incorporation of 2D (two-dimensional) nanoparticles and environmentally friendly precursors. The advantages and drawbacks of using 2D layered nanomaterials including but not limited to silicon nano-glass flakes, graphene, MoS 2 , disk-shaped Laponite nanoparticles, layered magnesium aluminum silicate nanoparticles, and nanolayered organo-montmorillonite are presented. The current formulation approaches are listed, as well as their physicochemical characterization: rheology, viscoelastic properties, and filtration properties (fluid losses). The most influential factors affecting the drilling fluid performance, such as the pH, temperature, ionic strength interaction, and pressure, are also debated. Finally, an overview about the simulation at the microscale of fluids flux in porous media is presented, aiming to illustrate the approaches that could be taken to supplement the experimental efforts to research the performance of drilling muds. The information discussed shows that the addition of 2D nanolayered structures to drilling fluids promotes a substantial improvement in the rheological, viscoelastic, and filtration properties, additionally contributing to cuttings removal, and wellbore stability and strengthening. This also offers a unique opportunity to modulate and improve the thermal and lubrication properties of the fluids, which is highly appealing during drilling operations.

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“… 19 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 49 − 53 The fabrication of high-performance hybrid muds based on the association of two or more of the preceding nanoparticles has also been reported. 21 , 23 , 24 , 54 − 56 …”

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Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids

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“…Suspended particles on the order of µm, on the other hand, can pose serious issues in flow channels, increasing pressure loss and forcing particles to settle out of suspension quickly. In recent years, with the advancement of modern nanotechnology, several nano-sized particles were successfully synthesized with outstanding thermophysical and rheological properties [ 4 ]. Particles of nanometer dimensions dispersed in base liquids are called nanofluids.…”

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Thermo-Optical Characterization of Therminol55 Based MXene–Al2O3 Hybridized Nanofluid and New Correlations for Thermal Properties

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The current research focuses on formulating a new class of Therminol55-based nanofluids that incorporates an MXene/Al2O3 nanocomposite as the new class of dispersant at three different concentrations of 0.05, 0.10, and 0.20 wt%. The optical and thermophysical properties of the formulated nanofluid are assessed experimentally. Zeta potential and FTIR analyses are employed to evaluate the composite particles' surface charge and chemical stability, respectively. Thermal conductivity is observed to increase with nanoparticle loading and maximally augmented by 61.8% for 0.20 wt%, whereas dynamic viscosity increased with adding nanoparticles but remarkably dropped with increasing temperature. In addition, the prepared TH55/MXene + Al2O3 samples are thermally stable up to 200 °C according to TGA analyses. Moreover, the proposed correlations for the thermal conductivity and viscosity showed good agreement with the experimental data. The study’s findings suggest that the formulated nanofluid could be a viable contender to be used as a heat transfer fluid in the thermal sector.

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“…Therefore, the key to keeping shale formation stable when using OBMs is to develop a plugging agent that can seal the pores and fractures to limit fluid invasion into the formation. , Nevertheless, the pores and fractures in shale are mostly in a nanoscale, causing the conventional micrometer plugging agents, such as superfine calcium carbonate and oxidized asphalt, to fail to seal the nanopores on account of the unmatched size. , …”

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Modified Nanopolystyrene as a Plugging Agent for Oil-Based Drilling Fluids Applied in Shale Formation

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Most nanoplugging agents have high surface free energy and tend to aggregate in oil-based drilling fluids (OBMs), failing to plug the nanopores in the formation. This paper introduces the synthesis and application of a surface-modified nanoscale polystyrene (NS) as a plugging agent for OBMs. With oleic acid acting as the surface modifier, the surface free energy of the NS can be effectively reduced, which is a crucial step in enhancing its dispersion stability in mineral oil. Besides, due to the nanoscale size and low surface free energy, NS adsorbing onto the rock surface could improve the contact angle of the mineral oil on the rock surface, reduce the imbibition amount of oil into the rock, and maintain the mechanical stability of the rock. The structure of NS was characterized by infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Thermal gravimetric analysis demonstrated that NS could resist up to 252 °C. The particle size distribution test showed that NS could maintain the nanoscale dispersion in mineral oil. NS could also increase the contact angle of mineral oil on the rock surface from 12 to 61°and reduce the oil spontaneous imbibition amount by 52.7%. After the addition of 2% NS to the base mud, the permeability plugging apparatus filtration loss was reduced by 67% compared with that of the base mud without NS, and in the pressure transmission test, the downstream pressure was still kept constant with no noticeable change after 60 h, showing an excellent plugging effect. Besides, after the rocks were immersed in the base mud and base mud containing 2% NS, the uniaxial compressive strength of the rock declined by 25.41 and 10.76%, respectively, indicating that NS could effectively alleviate the mechanical stability decrease of the rock.

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Nanoparticles in drilling fluid: A review of the state-of-the-art

Cited by 78 publications

References 129 publications

Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids

Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids

Thermo-Optical Characterization of Therminol55 Based MXene–Al2O3 Hybridized Nanofluid and New Correlations for Thermal Properties

Modified Nanopolystyrene as a Plugging Agent for Oil-Based Drilling Fluids Applied in Shale Formation

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