Mud By Any Other Name
“Homegrown research on nanoparticles for oil and gas could change the future of drilling fluids. In western Canada’s oil patch, when people hear the term “advanced technology,” they often think of downhole telemetry, wireless communications, engineering instruments or global positioning systems.”
Wellbore Strengthening- Nano-Particle Drilling Fluid Experimental Design Using Hydraulic Fracture Apparatus
“Optimum combinations of standard LCM (graphite) and in-house prepared nanoparticles (NPs) (iron (III) hydroxide and calcium carbonate) have been established by running hydraulic fracture experiments on Roubidoux sandstone and impermeable concrete cores. Different blended fluids were used to prop open and seal fractures.”