Effect of bentonite composition on the HP, HT rheological properties of water-based drilling fluids

Kuru E., Demirci S., Ozturk M.

OIL GAS-EUROPEAN MAGAZINE, vol.24, no.4, pp.15-17, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: OIL GAS-EUROPEAN MAGAZINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.15-17
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this study, effects of six bentonites on the viscosity and filtration loss characteristics of water-based drilling fluids have been investigated. Rheological properties of the drilling fluids prepared by API standards were determined by using high temperature (0-100 degrees C) rotational viscometer. The filtration losses of these drilling fluids were measured using high temperature (0-232 degrees C) and high pressure (0-2000 psi) filtration loss measurement equipment.