PHPA

IN
MINERAL EXPLORATION
OIL FIELD DRILLING
&
OIL PRODUCTION

PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED POLYACRYLAMIDE (PHPA)

PHPA are long chain high molecular weight water soluble polymers.
It functions as viscosifying agent, shale and bore-hole stabilizer,
encapsulator, bentonite extender, flocculation agent and assist with
fluid loss control.
As a shale-control mud, PHPA is believed to seal microfractures and
coat shale surfaces with a film that retards dispersion and
disintegration
Typically polymers or PHPAs are used on their own or in conjunction
with bentonite, as extenders, increasing the drilling fluid viscosity
thereby resulting in improvements in the removal of cuttings, better
control of fluid densities and lubrication of the drill bit.

WHY PHPA IN EMULSION FORM ?

EASE IN USE
Emulsion PHPA is water in oil emulsion wherein the PHPA molecule is
already dissolved in water which is encapsulated by oil. When the
product is mixed in water these molecules are released. As these
molecules are already hydrated it takes no time to develop viscosity.
Hence, the product gives optimum usability and results in no time.
While powder PHPA takes longer time to go into water and develop
viscosity. Therefore, powder PHPA is required to be added very slowly in
water. There are always chances of fish eye or lumps development in
the solution due to incomplete mixing and hydration of PHPA molecules.
USER HEALTH & SAFETY
Powder products tend to spread in air at the time of solution
preparation. Fine powder particles get deposited on the person
involved in solution preparation and in the area of solution preparation.
There is absolutely no chance of such spread in case
of emulsion
products.

Chemicals
DRILLING
CEMENTATION
WORK OVER OPERATIONS
STIMULATIONS
Specialty Chemicals
WATER INJECTION
WATER FLOODING
DEMULSIFICATION
Quality & Specifications
DEHYDRATION
Chemicals
CORROSION CONTROL
FLOW ASSUARANCE
WATER SHUT OFF JOB
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
Operations and Processes
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
REFINING &VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS.

Results

of

CATEGORIES OF SPECIALITY CHEMICALS

Drilling
Drilling fluid
Cementing
Production
Flow assurance
Emulsion breakers
Scale inhibitors
Corrosion inhibitors
Water treatment chemicals
Well stimulation chemicals

A Drilling Fluid System

SWIVEL

STAND PIPE

CIRCULATION SYSTEM

HOPPER

MUD TANK

DRILL PIPE

SUCTION LINE

CENTRIFUGE

MUD PUMP

DE-SILTER

ANNULAS

DE SANDER

RETURN FLOWLINE
S. SHAKER

DRILL COLLAR

DRILL BIT

DRILLED HOLE

CONVENTIONAL DRILLING FLUID (MUD)

CLAY BASED DRILLING FLUID
BENTONITE
BARITE
CAUSTIC SODA
SODA ASH
LIGNITE POWDER
CUTCH
CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE
PRE GELATINISED STARCH
SULPHONATED ASPHALT
DRILLING DETERGENT
RESINATED LIGNITE
EP LUBE
CHROME LIGNO SULFONATE
CHROME LIGNITE

NEW GENERATION DRILLING FLUID

POLYMER BASED DRILLING FLUID
XANTHAN GUM
POLY ANONIC CELLULOSE
PARTIALLY HYDROLISED POLYACRYL AMIDE
POLY-ELECTROLITE
POLYGLYCEROL
CLOUD POINT GLYCOL
MIXED METAL HYDROXIDE
POLYMERIC DEFLOCULANT
POLY- ACRYLAMIDES
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
SODIUM CHLORIDE
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

CHEMICAL COST OF A DRILLING WELL

EARLIER CHEMICAL COST

FOR DRILLING WELL

3-4 %

PRESENT CHEMICAL COST

FOR DRILLING WELL

10-11%

FUTURE CHEMICAL COST

FOR DRILLING WELL

20-25%

ESTIMATED WORLD MARKET

A study suggests that
Present global market of drilling chemicals is of $ 10.9
billion.
Global demand for oilfield chemicals will rise 5.9 percent
annually through 2010, driven by sustained growth in drilling
activity.
The dominant North American market will register healthy
gains as producers strive to maintain production. Drilling
fluids will remain the largest type while well stimulation
chemicals will lead gains.

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Disclaimer : Data used in this presentation is general in nature.

Hence, write do not take any responsibility of it being authentic