Effect on Fracture Pressure by adding Iron-Based and Calcium-Based Nanoparticles to a Nonaqueous Drilling Fluid for Permeable Formations

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive experimental evaluation to investigate the effects of adding iron-based and calcium-based nanoparticles (NPs) to nonaqueous drilling fluids (NAFs) as a fluid loss additive and for wellbore strengthening applications in permeable formations. API standard high-pressure-high-temperature (HPHT) filter press in conjunction with ceramic disks is used to quantify fluid loss reduction. Hydraulic fracturing experiments are carried out to measure fracturing and re-opening pressures. A significant enhancement in both filtration and strengthening was achieved by means of in situ prepared NPs. Our results demonstrate that filtration reduction is essential for successful wellbore strengthening; however, excessive reduction could affect the strengthening negatively.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Calcium-Based Nanoparticles; Experimental Investigation; Fluid Losses; Iron-Based Nanoparticles; Lost Circulation; Wellbore Strengthening; Hydraulic Fracturing; Iron; Oil Field Equipment; Drilling Fluids

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0195-0738

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2016 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2016

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