FLOPRO SF

The solids-free system for

wells that require special handling
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Whenyour wells productionhangs
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gets thejobdonewitha light touch
The FLOPRO SF (Solids-Free) system is
a water-base Reservoir Drill-in Fluid
(RDF) which has proven itself as a
successful rheologically engineered
system that relies on viscosity to con-
trol fluid invasion into the formation.
It is formulated with a higher Low-
Shear-Rate Viscosity (LSRV) than a
conventional FLOPRO NT system.
The reservoir and your
production come first when
we design a FLOPRO SF system
M-I SWACO* engineers design
FLOPRO SF systems with respect to
the reservoir properties and the com-
pletion method to be used. Factors
taken into consideration include:
Formation permeability or pore size
Formation temperature
Presence of reservoir gases
Formation sensitivity to
particular ions
Clay content
Type of hydrocarbon(s)
to be produced
Reducing fluid invasion
without solids
FLOPRO SF systems can be used where
bridging agents are not required or
acid is not a desired breaker. Heavy-
oil formations, where formation
viscosity confronts drilling-fluid
viscosity to further reduce leak-off
invasion depth, are also excellent
candidates for the system. And
FLOPRO SF fluids work well where
overbalance pressure is kept to a
minimum to reduce invasion depth
into dolomite, limestone, and con-
solidated or unconsolidated sands.
The applications for FLOPRO SF
can include:
Coiled-tubing applications
Ultra-low-permeability formations
Formations that contain high-
viscosity oil
As pills for running completion
assemblies after having drilled
with FLOPRO NT
Barefoot, slotted-liner, open-hole-
gravel-pack or non-gravel-pack
completions
Cased-hole completions where
hole cleaning or minimizing fluid
invasion is critical

A P P L I C A T I O N S
A variety of wells that do not tolerate
a high percentage of solids, where
bridging agents are not required or
where acid is not an acceptable breaker.
Coiled-tubing and heavy-oil wells are
prime applications.

P R O B L E M S
Many reservoirs and completion
methods will not reach pre-well goals
if solids, such as bridging agents and
lost-circulation materials, are intro-
duced into the reservoir drill-in fluid.

S O L U T I O N S
The FLOPRO
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SF system controls fluid
invasion into the formation with
viscosity. It is formulated with a
higher LSRV than a conventional
FLOPRO system.

E C O N O M I C S
The system reduces and even prevents
formation damage to increase produc-
tion. Its lack of solids allows comple-
tion equipment to function properly,
and its formulation speeds up cleanup.

Flexible formulation makes
the system a practical solution
virtually anywhere
FLOPRO SF systems can be designed
with a number of base fluids,
including:
Freshwater
Seawater
Potassium, calcium or
sodiumchloride
Sodium bromide
Sodium, potassium or
cesiumformate
Start protecting your
future investments today
Just call your M-I SWACO represen-
tative and ask to see case histories of
the FLOPRO SF system at work. Then
put it to work for you.
Product Description Functions
FLO-VIS
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PLUS Premium-grade, Rheological properties,
clarified xanthan gum especially LSRV
X-CIDE 102, GREENCIDE 25G Diol glutaraldehyde Bactericide
Caustic soda, KOH pH control Alkalinity
NaCl, KCl, formats, etc. Salts Density, inhibition,
thermal stability
K-52 Potassium acetate Chloride-free
potassium source
KLA-GARD
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, KLA-CURE
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Cationic, amphoteric Shale-hydration
materials suppressants
Lubetex, FLO-LUBE
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II, Environmentally acceptable Improved lubricity
LUBE-167
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, STARGLIDE
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lubricants
EMI-201 Anti-oxidant Improved thermal stability
CONQOR
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404 Organo-phosphorous Corrosion inhibitor
material
Features
Does not rely on starch or
sized bridging agents
Circulates at low pump
pressures
Low friction factor
Breaks easily with oxidizer
Temperature-stable to 300 F
(176 C)
Benefits
Reduces and prevents
formation damage
Increases production
Simplifies cleanup
Ideal for coiled-tubing drilling
Well-suited for high-
temperature applications
System Components for a Typical FLOPRO SF System

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