Description
Clay Science in Drilling and Drilling Fluids starts from the fundamentals of clay science and drilling, then comprehensively presents the advances of clay science related to drilling and drilling fluids and ends with discussion of industrial clay products. The topics combine to present the whole picture of fundamental research and industrial applications of clays and clay minerals in drilling operations, which is of general interest to researchers and engineers working in the related fields.Oil and gas are the primary sources of energy in human society and the foundation of the petrochemical industry. However, extracting these resources present a number of drilling challenges, including high temperature and high pressure (HTHP), offshore drilling, high angle drilling, and even horizontal drilling, among others. As a result, it is crucial to develop advanced drilling and drilling fluid technologies. Clay science in drilling and drilling fluids should be clarified for this purpose because clays and clay minerals are one of the most important components of drilling fluids and have a significant impact on wellbore stability. Clay Science in Drilling and Drilling Fluids covers the different levels of clay science in drilling and drilling fluids, i.e., form fundamentals, the latest research results, applications, and commercial products.- Covers the fundamentals of clay minerals, drilling, and drilling operations- Discusses applications of the research and science to real world problems- Introduces available commercial clay products and recommends their use for specific situations
Table of Contents
DedicationAbout the editorsAcknowledgments1. The Significance of Clay Minerals in Drilling and Drilling Fluids2. Application of Bentonite in Water-Based Drilling Fluids3. Application of Fibrous Clay Minerals in Water-Based Drilling Fluids4. Clay Mineral-Nanoparticle Interactions in Drilling Fluids5. Borehole instability related to clay minerals6. Clay Minerals Stabilization by Inorganic Inhibitors7. Clay Minerals Stabilization by Organic Inhibitors8. Application of Organo-Montmorillonite in Oil-Based Drilling Fluids9. Application of Fibrous Organoclays in Oil-Based Drilling Fluids10. Colloidal Science of Organoclays in Inverted Emulsion Drilling Fluids11. Industrial Clay Mineral Products for Drilling Fluids12. Future Challenges Related to Clay Minerals in Drilling and Drilling FluidsNomenclature
