Thermal and rheological properties improvement of drilling fluids using functionalized carbon nanotubes

Fazelabdolabadi, Babak; Khodadadi, Abbas Ali; Sedaghatzadeh, Mostafa

doi:10.1007/s13204-014-0359-5

Cited by 63 publications

(40 citation statements)

References 22 publications

(21 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Fazelabdolabadi and Khodadadi [69] developed nano-based drilling fluids using functionalized CNTs. CNTs functionalization was performed by applying hydrophilic functional groups onto the surface of the nanotubes via acid treatment.…”

Section: Thermal Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nano-Based Drilling Fluids: A Review

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Nanomaterials are engineered materials with at least one dimension in the range of 1-100 nm. Nanofluids-nanoscale colloidal suspensions containing various nanomaterials-have distinctive properties and offer unprecedented potential for various sectors such as the energy, cosmetic, aerospace and biomedical industries. Due to their unique physico-chemical properties, nanoparticles are considered as very good candidates for smart drilling fluid formulation, i.e., fluids with tailor-made rheological and filtration properties. However, due to the great risk of adapting new technologies, their application in oil and gas industry is not, to date, fully implemented. Over the last few years, several researchers have examined the use of various nanoparticles, from commercial to custom made particles, to formulate drilling fluids with enhanced properties that can withstand extreme downhole environments, particularly at high pressure and high temperature (HP/HT) conditions. This article summarizes the recent progress made on the use of nanoparticles as additives in drilling fluids in order to give such fluids optimal rheological and filtration characteristics, increase shale stability and achieve wellbore strengthening. Type, size and shape of nanoparticles, volumetric concentration, addition of different surfactants and application of an external magnetic field are factors that are critically evaluated and are discussed in this article. The results obtained from various studies show that nanoparticles have a great potential to be used as drilling fluid additives in order to overcome stern drilling problems. However, there are still challenges that should be addressed in order to take full advantage of the capabilities of such particles. Finally the paper identifies and discusses opportunities for future research.

show abstract

Section: Thermal Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nano-Based Drilling Fluids: A Review

2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The conventional nanoparticles, such as silica, cellulose, and carbon nanotube as additives in the WDFs, has been studied for several years. On the one hand, the high surface energy, rigidity, and thermal stability of these nanoparticles can improve the comprehensive properties of WDFs .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrophobic‐associated polymer‐based laponite nanolayered silicate composite as filtrate reducer for water‐based drilling fluid at high temperature

Shen

Huang

et al. 2019

J of Applied Polymer Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Wellbore instability caused by water invasion is the main problem in oil and gas drilling operation. This study reports the utilization of a hydrophobic-associated polymer-based laponite nanolayered silicate composite as a filtrate reducer in water-based drilling fluids (WDFs). The thermal performance and micromorphology of the composite were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis, transmission electron microscope, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that the composite possessed a "bean pod" structure and a good thermal stability. The rheological properties of the composite solution were evaluated. The results showed that the hydrophobic association interaction of the composite is weak but existent, and the crosslink network structure is variable. The applied performances of WDFs containing the composite were also evaluated. Evaluation results showed that the composite could improve the properties of the thermal stability, salt tolerance, and fluid loss control of WDFs. The particle size distribution of WDFs and the micrographs of filter cakes explained the improving. The composite was expected to be applied as an efficient filtrate reducer for developing high performance drilling fluids.

show abstract

“…(Al-Yasiri and Al-Sallami, 2015) identified the benefits of nano-particles in overcoming the shortcomings of conventional water and oil-based drilling fluids (gelation, degradation of weighting materials and breakdown of polymeric additives). (Fazelabdolabadi et al 2015) studied the fabrication of nano-based drilling fluids from water/oil-based fluids using functionalized/unfunctionalized (multi-walled) carbon nanotubes (CNT), showing the influence of volume fraction of CNTs on thermal conductivity, viscosity/yield point, and filtrate amount in all samples. (Zakaria et al 2012) described a new class of nanoparticle loss circulation materials for oil-based drilling fluids noting a considerable decrease in fluid loss with nano-particles, a thinner filter cake which is beneficial for mitigating formation damage during drilling and also minimizing differential pressure sticking and increased stability of the drilling fluid.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%