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OILFIELD CHEMICALS
RiDrill WS1
Dual Mechanism Strengthener
CATEGORIES
Oilfield /
Drilling Fluids Technologies /
Wellborne Strengtheners, OBM Drilling Fluids, WBM Drilling Fluids
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Introducing RiDrill WS1, a dual mechanism wellbore strengthener. This innovative design allows for lower Equivalent Circulation Densities without compromising stability or strength. Besides its mechanical enhancements, RiDrill WS1 boasts an innovative secondary matrix that promotes strengthening on a whole new level for unparalleled performance at temps up to 350°F+ (177 °C+).
Other Names & Identifiers
- Lost circulation material
- LCM
- wellbore strengthening additive
- fracture sealing agent
- stress cage material
- fracture plugging material
- loss prevention material
- formation strengthening additive
Common Challenges
- Wellbore Collapse
- Shale Swelling and Dispersion
- Tight Hole and Pack-Off
- Stuck Pipe
- Excessive Cavings
- Borehole Enlargement
- Differential Sticking
- Poor Hole Cleaning
- Instability During Trips and Casing
- "Wellbore Strengthening (Collapse
- Cavings
- Washout)"
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS- Primary operations with Brine, WBM, or OBM
- Combine with Riteks LCM’s (RadiLock 3mm, Legion-LCM, Saber-LCM, or
- Arsenal-LCM) to treat severe losses
- Has substantial benefits for strengthening weak or depleted zones
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS- Creates low permeability membrane across formation to strengthen
- wellbore and mitigates losses
- Helps achieve and maintain drilling objectives while strengthening
formations, and aids in prevention of gas migration - Customizable rheology with excellent compatibility and elevated
temperature stability (350°F+/ 177°C+) - Compatible with most muds
- Enhances hole cleaning, and improves fracture gradients of formations
Recommendations
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS
Recommended loading levels are from 3 to 10 lb/bbl.
Technical Specifications
PACKAGING
50 lb bags
40 bags per pallet
GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Dry, Grey Powder
Specific Gravity
2.13
Absolute Volume
0.0563 gal/lb
Bulk Density
46.6 lb/cuft
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