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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 is well suited for clear fluids, WBM, and OBM 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 Clear Fluids, WBM, or OBM
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Combine with Riteks LCM’s (RadiLock 3mm, Legion-LCM, Saber-LCM, or Arsenal-LCM) to treat severe losses
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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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