MCS SPACER CEMENTING

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Introduction

To insure the successful cementing of any type of well, it is of prime importance to remove as much drilling mud
from the hole as possible. Any mud, which is bypassed and left in place when cementing, causes a loss of bond
in that area, and the mud pocket is capable of allowing communication between zones. It is thus extremely
important to employ cementing practices and procedures which result in maximum mud removal. Among these
practices are the conditioning of the mud prior to cementing, rotation and reciprocation of pipe during cementing,
and the use of efficient preflushes ahead of the cement.

Description

BJ MCS is a water-based, all purpose cement and mud spacer. The components of this spacer have been tested
to be environmentally safe with no adverse reaction on flora or fauna.

MCS has been used with oil-based muds, water-based muds and emulsion systems. This spacer has been
proven as effective product to prevent contamination between the cement and mud systems.

Mechanism

MCS is designed to be compatible with both mud and cement systems. The sweep efficiency is caused by a
thinning of the gelled mud and/or non-dehydrated cake, and not by forming a viscous interface or clabber in either
system. Once the displacement of the mud has been completed, this spacer continues to work as it contains
strong water wetting surfactants to help improve cement bond to the pipe and formation.

Application

MCS is recommended with water-based or oil based muds because of the increased sweep efficiency and
improved bonding associated with it. MCS is recommended during both plug and squeeze cementing operations
because it lessens the risk of contamination and improve the chances for a successful cement job or should be
used in wells where either an oil-based mud or emulsion mud is used. There is special importance in these cases
because contamination of cement with these types of mud systems usually causes a premature or flash set of the
cement. Cement contamination of these mud systems will also limit the performance of the muds.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Dark liquid, hydrocarbon odor

Bulk Density: 8.51 lb/gal
Specific Gravity: 1.02
Absolute V olume:
Volume: 0.11755 gal/lb
Solubility in Water:
Water: Dispersible

Safety Precautions

Normal safety procedures should be followed to prevent contact with skin and eyes. MCS is slightly caustic and
may cause eye damage or burns if left unattended. Respirators should also be worn to prevent breathing of the
fumes.

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Recommended Quantities

Two rules of Thumb:

1. A minimum quantity of 15 barrels (3 M) for the first 1500 feet (575 M) and 5 barrels (0.8 M) for
every additional 1000 feet (300 M).
2. 500 feet (150 M) of annular fill when 15 barrels (3 M) occupy less than 300 feet (100 M) of annular fill.

Pump Rates

The spacer can be used with any flow regime but the highest practical pump rate is desired for best results.

Product Packing

MCS Spacer is supplied in two kinds of packing: One is a prepacked 300 gal or 600 gal kit which contains four
components (Products A, B, C & D). When mixed with water and barite will result in 300 gal or 600 gal of Spacer.
Another form is providing components in their original packing i.e. GW-26 in 50 lb sx and MCS-A surfactant in 55
gal/drum. Concentration used should strictly follow the mixing table.

Charts

COMPATIBILITY TESTS
COMPA

(I) 14.5 ppg (1738 KGR/M) MCS Spacer with 14.0 ppg (1678 KGR/M) Mud

Mud : Spacer Rheology @ Room Temperature

Temperature
600 300 200 100 6 3
100 : 0 166 100 72 42 9 6
75 : 25 134 76 55 22 7 5
50 : 50 126 78 60 38 8 6
25 : 75 102 66 54 38 11 8
0 : 100 96 56 40 25 5 3

(II) 17.0 ppg (2037 KGR/M) MCS Spacer with 16.0 ppg (1917 KGR/M) Mud

Mud : Spacer Rheology @ Room Temperature

Temperature
600 300 200 100 6 3
100 : 0 382 240 182 114 23 18
95 : 5 344 224 168 110 22 16
75 : 25 325 200 150 94 22 16
50 : 50 250 162 130 88 32 28
25 : 75 226 140 108 72 26 24
5 : 95 164 116 94 66 24 20
0 : 100 154 108 108 88 62 20

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RHEOLOGY
Density Temp
Temp Fann Reading
ppg (KGR/M) o
F (C) 600 300 200 100 6 3
10.6 (1270) 170 (76) 20 12 9 5 2 1
11.0 (1318) 95 (35) 56 39 32 23 8 7
12.5 (1498) 180 (82) 20 13 10 7 2 1
13.0 (1558) 180 (82) 23 12 7 5 2 1
13.5 (1618) 151 (66) 17 11 8 5 2 1
14.1 (1690) 205 (96) 26 17 12 7 2 1
16.0 (1917) 205 (96) 85 45 28 16 4 3
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TABLE
Density Fresh W Water
ater GW-26 MCS-A Barite
ppg (KGR/M) gal/bbl (GAL/M) lb/bbl (KGR/M) gal/bbl (GAL/M) lb/bbl (KGR/M)
10.0 (1198) 37.43 (6) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 90.8 (261.5)
11.0 (1438) 35.90 (5.75) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 145.6 (419.3)
12.0 (1438) 34.37 (5.5) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 200.3 (576.9)
13.0 (1558) 32.82 (5.25) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 255.4 (735.6)
14.0 (1678) 31.29 (5) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 310.0 (892.8)
15.0 (1798) 29.75 (4.75) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 365.0 (1051.2)
16.0 (1917) 28.20 (4.5) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 420.4 (1210.8)
17.0 (2037) 26.68 (4.25) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 474.9 (1367.7)
18.0 (2157) 25.14 (4) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 529.9 (1526.1)
19.0 (2277) 23.60 (3.8) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 584.7 (1683.9)
20.0 (2397) 22.06 (3.5) 0.50 (1.44) 2.0 (0.32) 639.7 (1892.3)

Remarks

1. Generally, 2.0 gal/bbl of MCS-A Surfactant (Product C) is recommended for oil-based mud (MCS-O) and 1.0
gal/bbl for water based mud (MCS-W). However, compatibility tests should be conducted by BJ field lab
using materials and water from location. Normal concentration is between 1 gal/bbl to 3 gal/bbl.
2. GW-26 (Product A) concentration vary from 0.25 lb/bbl to 1 lb/bbl, field lab tests should be conducted to
determine required concentration for barite suspension using actual water and materials at downhole
conditions.

Mixing Instructions

1. Check to ensure mud pit is free from oil base mud and lines are flushed clean.
2. Add required amount of water and buffer (Product B) or Caustic to obtain a pH of 9. Agitate with circulating
line and impeller till dissolved.
3. Add GW-26 (Product A) and allow to hydrate for 1 hour while circulating. Defoamer (Product D) should be
added if foaming occur.
4. Slowly add in the barite.
5. Add MCS-A surfactant (Product C) and continue agitation with impeller.
Check rheology
Check Marsh Funnel Viscosity
6. Pressurized mud balance should be used for checking density.

The above features and/or data are supplied solely for informational purposes and BJ Services Company makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their accuracy or use. All product warranties and guarantees
shall be governed by the BJ Services Company standard at the time of sale or delivery of service. Actual product performance or availability depends on the timing and location of the job, the type of job and the particular characteristics of each job.
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