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Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum
Engineering

Vol.20 No.2 (June 2019) 51 – 59
EISSN: 2618-0707, PISSN: 1997-4884

Corresponding Authors: Name: Saifalden Y. Alssafar

, Email: saifpet@yahoo.com, Name: Faleh H. M. Al-Mahdawi, Email: fhmetr@yahoo.com

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New Study of Mgo Nps in Drilling Fluid to Reduce Stick-Slip

Vibration in Drilling System

Saifalden Y. Alssafar and Faleh H. M. Al-Mahdawi

Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Baghdad

Abstract

Stick-slip is kind of vibration which associated with drilling operation in around the bottom hole assembly (BHA) due to the small

clearance between drill string & the open hole and due to the eccentric rotating of string. This research presents results of specific

experimental study that was run by using two types of drilling mud (Fresh water Bentonite & Polymer), with/without Nanoparticle

size materials of MgO in various ratios and computes the rheological properties of mud for each concentration [Yield point, plastic

viscosity, Av, PH, filter loss (30 min), filter cake, Mud Cake Friction, Friction Factor]. These results then were used to find a clear

effects of Nanoparticle drilling mud rheology on stick - slip strength by several perspectives through a special “Torque and Drag”

software which simulate the torque amount expected on BHA during drilling a vertical well in different conditions using real drilling

string design that usually used in Iraqi oil fields. Thus to mitigate or to prevent stick–slip and cure the sequence events that could

happen to both of drilling string and the well, i.e. Bit/BHA wear, pipe sticking, borehole instability and low Rate of penetration. Our

study concluded that there are good reduction in the torque from (2031lb-ft) to (1823lb-ft) using polymer mud and torque reduction

from (4000lb-ft) to (3450lb-ft) using Fresh Water Bentonite, these results do not include any breaking in the satisfactory range of

other mud rheology.

Keywords: stick – slip motion, drilling mud, Nano particles, MgO and drill string vibration

Received on 13/01/2019, Accepted on 25/02/2019, published on 30/06/1029

https://doi.org/10.31699/IJCPE.2019.2.7

1- Introduction

It is a usual routine that problems occur while drilling a

well, even if we reviewed the well plan carefully. For

example, in areas in which similar drilling practices are

used hole problems may have been reported were no such

problems existed previously in offset wells because

formations are nonhomogeneous. Therefore, several wells

near each other may have different geological

conditions. ‎[1], ‎[2]

The failures of a drill string have increased obviously in

the last 10 to 15 years due to the use of directional drilling

modeling and complex models with expensive downhole

tools which make vibration monitoring and controlling is

a key of drilling optimization, and have become a serious

issue resulting in substantial cost effective. Therefore,

detection and control of drill string vibrations have

become an area of considerable interest. ‎[3]

Three main types of vibration frequently occur

(individually or together) during drilling formation,

(torsional vibration, axial vibration and lateral vibration).

Over limited vibration can cause drill string failure, poor

directional tendency, premature bit failure, stalling of the

top drive or rotary table, hole enlargement, MWD tool

failure, and Bit /Stabilizer / tool joint wear‎[4].

Torsional vibrations are often classified as one of the

most damaging models of vibration when downhole tools

called stick-slip Phenomenon ‎[5], ‎[6].

2- Aim of This Study

In this Study, anew work is acted to find out the

relationship between the using of (Nano – MgO) materials

in drilling mud and stick slip vibration during drilling in

different concentrations.

To achieve real results the test has been ran in two

major types of drilling mud; freshwater Bentonite (FWB)

Mud and Polymer Mud, to cover the drilling muds for

both of shallow and deep wells.

3- Methodology

MgO is usually manufactured by calcination of

magnesium carbonates. In contrast to expansive additives,

the reactivity of MgO is influenced by the manufacturing

process. In comparison with other materials MgO exhibit

a considerably higher free enthalpy, thus a higher

reactivity, even in the dead-burnt state (manufacture at a

temperature above 1600°C), while MgO nanoparticles are

prepared by microwave-assisted synthesis using

magnesium acetate, where MgO Nano-powders is

synthesized using microwave plasma torch.‎[7]

It is clearly noticed that Nano fluids made by Nano

MgO show specific properties such as a high tendency for

adsorption, where MgO increases the effect of attraction

forces in comparison with repulsion forces which results

in fine fixation ‎[8], ‎[9].

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3.1. Sonication System

Ultrasonic system consists of 3 major components:

Generator, Converter and probe (Horn).

The Generator transforms AC line power to electrical

energy with high frequency by providing high voltage

pulses of energy at a frequency of 20 kHz that drives a

piezoelectric by Converter, the probe’s tip expands and

contracts longitudinally, this will lead to cavitation in the

liquid and violent collapse of microscopic bubbles during

rapid vibration. The collapse of many of cavitation

bubbles releases a huge energy in the cavitation field.

This feature is a keypad, which allows the user to adjust

the sonication parameters as per test requirements ‎[10].

3.2. Ultrasonic

Dispersion of nanoscale materials has become

dependent on ultrasonic methods. Even with chemical

dispersing agents, were to provide access to these agents

onto material surfaces, ultrasonic is required.

In usual dispersion runs, sonication takes 12-36 hrs. in

order to ensure a good dispersion in an appropriate

solvent.

3.3. Ultra-Sonic Device (Elma)

Ultrasonic device made for multipurpose duties: remove

chlorine from water, kill Bacterial cells, remove and

recover ammonia from industrial waste water move and

recover ammonia from industrial wastewater ‎[10] as

shown in Fig. 1 below:

Fig. 1. Elma ultrasonic device

3.4. Mud Lubricity Tester

In this study, generally use the lubricity meter to

measure the COF or the coefficient of friction (Baroid

lubricity coefficient) between the test ring and block ‎[11].

The lubricity test represents (simulates) drill pipe

rotation against downhole surfaces, using a constant load

of 150 inch-pounds (600psi) is applied using a torque

arm.

The lubricity tester is regularly used to evaluate and

predict the impact made by a drilling fluid additive on

friction.

The following coefficients are recognized as acceptable

value:

1- CoF For water-based mud, a coefficient < 0.2
2- CoF For oil-based mud, a coefficient < 0.1
3- CoF For ester-based mud, a coefficient < 0.1

Fig. 2. Ofite EP and LUBRICITY TESTER

The OFITE EP and Lubricity tester is used to measure

and evaluate the lubricating quality of drilling fluids,

predict wear rates of mechanical parts in known fluid

systems and provide data to assess the type and quantity

of lubricating additives that may be required.

The following Calculations is required:
Correction Factor= 34 𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 (32 𝑡𝑜 36)

Lubricity Coefficient =𝑀𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 ×𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟100

Percent of Torque Reduction= 𝐴−𝐵𝐴×100

Where: A= Torque reading of untreated mud, B= Torque

reading of treated mud

And from viscometer:

Plastic viscosity

(PV), cP= θ600 – θ300 (1)

Yeild Point (YP), Ib/100ft2= θ300- PV (2)

Apparent Viscosity (AV), cP= θ600/2 (3)

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Gel strength, 10 second, Ib/100 ft2= the maximum dial

deflection after 10 sec

Gel strength, 10 Minute, Ib/100 ft2= the maximum dial

deflection after 10 Min.

3.5. Torque and Drag Software

Using the results of the lab test we took the friction

factor and put it in a special Torque and drag software

made by a global company to simulate a drilling job and

find out Torque on the bit.

a. Torque and Drag Software assumption

The drilling model was build using parameters of IDC-

56 to drill vertical well, 12 1/4” hole section, WOB=28 -

30 Klb. (WOB =12 Klb. For FWB mud where this mud

used in shallow depth), RPM= 40 and fixed friction factor

of 0.25 ft-lb between drilling string and 13 3/8” casing.

The drilling Bit and BHA designed as follow:

Table 1. BHA Design

Item Description OD ID Weight Length Cum. Lengt

# (in) (in) (lbpf) (m) (m)

1 PDC 8.000 3.500 138.52 0.44 0.44

2 Near-Bit Stabilizer with FV 8.000 3.000 147.22 2.31 2.75

3 MWD Directional + Gamma 8.000 4.000 128.48 9.90 12.65

4 1 x 8" Drill Collar 8.000 2.750 150.70 9.14 21.79

5 Integral Blade Stabilizer 8.000 3.000 147.22 2.16 23.95

6 PBL Circulating Sub 8.000 3.250 143.03 2.00 25.95

7 5 x 8" Drill Collar 8.000 2.750 150.70 45.70 71.65

8 8" Sledgehammer Jar 8.120 2.750 132.58 6.66 78.31

9 1 x 8" Drill Collar 8.000 2.750 150.70 9.14 87.45

10 X-Over Sub 8.000 2.875 149.18 0.78 88.23

11 2 x 6 3/4" Drill Collar 6.750 2.750 101.50 18.28 106.51

12 15 x 5" HWDP 5.000 3.000 49.30 140.70 247.21

13 5" DP 5.000 4.276 21.92 9.00 256.21

4- Experimental Work

This work aims to improve the rheological properties of

drilling mud by reducing the friction of the mud with less

filtration plus thin mud cake.

Drilling fluids have prepared with two major types of

mud (FWB & Polymer mud) using varies Nano MgO

ratio.

All experiments tests conducted under laboratory

conditions, and then the mud hot rolled by heating for

four hours in about 250 degree Fahrenheit and retested

again.

Table 2. Polymer Mud Materials
Composition Unit Blank Mixing Time

Drill Water cc 280.4 -

Sodium Chloride gr 61.3 5 min

Potassium Chloride gr 11.6 5 min

Caustic Soda gr 1 5 min

Soda Ash gr 1.5 5 min

Starch gr 12 15 min

PAC LV gr 1 15 min

Xanthan gr 0.5 15 min

Limestone (50-75 μ) gr 87.6 20 min

Table 3. FWB Mud Materials

Composition Unit Blank Sample Mixing Time

Drill Water cc 350 -

Bentonite gr 22.5 20 in

4.1. Sample Preparation

a. Procedure of Nano-MgO dispersion

1- Nano MgO powder was mixed in Distilled water and
subjected to Ultrasonic Bath.

2- Surfactant for efficient dispersion of nanoparticles was
mixed in Distilled water and subjected to Ultrasonic

Bath too.

3- In the end, both solutions were merged and put in the
Ultrasonic Bath for 7-8 hours.

4- We made five samples (cups), the first cup without
MgO (as a blank) then adding 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.5 gm of

MgO consequently.

5- Different concentrations of this Nano-colloidal
solution added to the drilling fluid system as

following:

I. 280.4 CC of polymer mud. II. 350 CC of
FWB.

b. Prepare polymer mud

Preparing was made based on the following table and

mixed them by multimixer Fann 9B:

Table 4. Composition of Polymer Mud
Composition Unit Blank Mixing Time

Drill Water Cc 280.4 -

Sodium Chloride Gr 61.3 5 min

Potassium Chloride Gr 11.6 5 min

Caustic Soda Gr 1 5 min

Soda Ash Gr 1.5 5 min

Starch Gr 12 15 min

PAC LV Gr 1 15 min

Xanthan Gr 0.5 15 min

Limestone (50-75 μ) Gr 87.6 20 min

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1- Adding Nano material (different Concentration) to
blank of polymer mud and mix for 20 min.

2- Measure viscosity by Rotational Viscometer Model
OFITE 800 ( Based on the attached procedure) at

120
ο
F

3- Put prepared mud in hot roll for evaluating rheological
properties in downhole situation at 250

ο
F during 4

hrs.

4- After hot roll, measure viscosity at 120
ο
F by rotational

viscometer model OFITE 800

5- Measure filtrate volume by API Filter Press model
Fan 300series (based on mentioned procedure) at

room temperature and 100 psi pressure work.

6- Evaluate lubricity factor by EP/ Lubricity tester (based

on mentioned procedure)

c. Preparing Bentonite Mud

The preparing was made based on the following table
then aged in hot roll:

Table 5. FWB Mud Materials
Composition Unit Blank Sample Mixing Time

Drill Water cc 350 -

Bentonite gr 22.5 20 min

1- Aging prepared mud in room temperature for 18 hrs.
2- Adding Nano material to prepared mud in the required

concentration and mixing by a multi mixer at 20 min.

3- Measure viscosity at 120
ο
F by rotational viscometer

Model OFITE 800 (Based on the mentioned

procedure)

4- Measure filtrate volume by API Filter Press model
Fan 300series (based on the attached procedure) at

room temperature and 100 psi pressure work.

5- Evaluate the lubricity factor by EP/ Lubricity tester

(based on attached procedure).

d. Preparing Nano Material

Preparing Nano Material for all experimental work can

be concluded as follow:

1. Add Nano material to water and disperse it in water by
ultrasonic for 1 hour.

2. Add prepared Nano solution to surfactant and disperse
them for 7 hrs by ultrasonic ( this is final Nano

solution)

3. Add final Nano solution to polymer mud in during
mixing based on required concentration for 20

minutes.

5- Results and discussion

5.1. Polymer mud test with Nano MgO additives

Mud Rheology changes after adding Nano MgO to

280.4 cc of polymer Mud by various concentrations as

shown in Table 6

Table 6. Mud Rheology parameters

Rheology -------- gm 0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

AV 21.5 24 24 35.5 36.5

RPM 600 43 48 48 71 73

RPM 300 26 30 28 43 46

PV 17 18 20 28 27

YP 9 12 8 15 19

RPM 200 19 22 21 31 33

RPM 100 12.5 13.5 13 19 20

RPM 6 3.5 3.5 3 5 5

RPM 3 2.5 3 2.5 5 4

GEL 10 s 3 4 3 4 5

GEL 10 min 4 5 4 5 6

pH 12.21 10.87 11.24 11.11 10.98

API FL, cc 2.2 2.7 2.3 3 2.8

Settlement yes No No No No

Filter cake 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32

Foam No No No No No

Water

Torque

Reading

33.7 34.4 34.3 36.0 35.0

Mud Torque

Reading
20.1 20.0 19.9 19.6 21.2

Lubricity

Factor
0.2028 0.19767 0.1973 0.1851 0.2059

Torque

Reduction
- 0.5 0.9 2.4 -

Mud Cake

Friction (KF)
0.2046 0.2268 0.16578 0.18323 0.25303

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Fig. 3. Polymer mud with different MgO NPs concentrations

In Fig. 3, both Mud cake friction and Lubricity factor

multiplied by 10 to clarify the change for review because

their amount is too small. The diagram of Test 7

illustrated that the MgO concentration of 0.9 gm in

polymer mud is the most affected with regards to torque

reduction with the amount “0.1851” of CoF. At the same

time the test of 0.9 concentration has no significant

changes in other mud rheology except PV which recorded

(26) where its higher than the Pv at blank and (0.3 gm)

tests, as per Nanomaterials are solid structure so higher

PV is typical results.

We can also notice YP 0.9 gm test is higher than the

previous two tests but still in the allowable range to raise

cutting with no formation damage.

In Table 7 Friction Mud Rheology changes after adding

Nano MgO to 280.4 cc of polymer Mud by various

concentrations.

Table 7. CoF, KF with Torque Reduction

Rheology
--------

gm
0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

Lubricity

Factor
0.2028 0.19767 0.1973 0.1851 0.2059

Torque

Reduction
- 0.5 0.9 2.4 -

Mud Cake

Friction

(KF)

0.2046 0.2268 0.16578 0.18323 0.25303

Fig. 4. CoF, KF and TORQUE reduction with related to

MgO NPs additives in polymer

Fig. 5. CoF & Torque reduction & KF of five tests in

polymer

AV PV YP GEL 10 sGEL 10 min pH API FL, ccMud Torque ReadingLubricity FactorTorque ReductionMud Cake Friction (KF)

NanoMgO in Polymer mud
(CoF & KF*10)

-------- gm 0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

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Table 8. magnitude of CoF with MgO concentration
Rheology --------

0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

Lubricity
Factor

0.2028 0.19767 0.1973 0.1851 0.2059

Fig. 6. MgO consentration&CoF in polymer

In Fig. 4, Fig. 5 & Fig. 6, it was clear that the 0.9 gm of

Nano MgO had got the best CoF (lowest value) that led to

decline in torque reading. However, the CoF and

Lubricity factor had risen dramatically when the Nano

concentration increased more than 0.9 gm. In addition,

there is improvement in CoF between 0.6 to 0.9 gm but

noticed stability in CoF in between 0.3 to 0.6 gm. in

another hand although there was CoF decreasing when

0.3 gm added, but not as fall as the test of 0.9 gm MgO.

In Table 9 the recorded data of torque software

regarding Lubricity Factor changes with tests

Table 9. CoF and Torque reading data

Rheology
--------

gm
0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

Lubricity

Factor
0.2028 0.19767 0.1973 0.1851 0.2059

Torque

reading
2031 1963 1950 1823 2050

Fig. 7. Polymer & MgO Torque software reading

From Fig. 8 & Fig. 9, general in the blank test the

software reads 4000 ft-lb and start decreasing by adding

Nano MgO until getting its best amount in this lab tests,

then refers back to 4000 in concentration Nano MgO of

1.5 gm. So using Nano - MgO more than (1) gm per 280.4

CC of polymer mud should be avoided because of it

sharply higher the friction factor and mud torque amount.

Fig. 8. Polymer& mgo torque reading on software

The best result recorded in the test was 0.9 gm MgO,

however there was a little high AV and Pv (AV =35.5 &

pv =28). And that due to the loos of other Nano benefits

and maybe 0.9 gm or above cannot be used when plastic

viscosity is restricted in certain drilling problems

expected. Therefore, the same restriction with regards to

the limitation of pump pressure and/or ECD (Equivalent

Circulating Density) then lead to using low AV (where,

AV= shear stress/shear rate),so it will require higher

pressure.

5.2. Fresh Water Bentonite Mud Test With Nano Mgo

Additives

Using five cup tests consist of FWB and Nano MgO in

different concentrations we got the results in Table 10.

Table 10. Mud Rheology changes after adding Nano MgO

to 350 cc of FWB Mud by various concentrations

Rheology@ 120 F Blank 0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

AV 19 20 21 33.5 42

RPM 600 38 40 42 67 84

RPM 300 35 35 39 62 79

PV 3 5 3 5 5

YP 32 30 36 57 74

RPM 200 33 37 38 62 76

RPM 100 30 35 37 59 72

RPM 6 25 33 34 56 66

RPM 3 24 33 33 55 65

GEL 10 s 24 35 35 46 61

GEL 10 min 25 37 38 52 66

pH 9.18 11.40 11.23 11.26 11.25

API FL, cc 14 14.3 16.4 17.0 15.2

Settlement No No No No No

Filter cake 4/32” 4/32” 5/32” 5/32” 4/32”

Foam No No No No No

Water Torque

Reading
35.5 34.5 34.8 35.9 33.9

Mud Torque

Reading
44.3 36.3 33.4 39.9 37.0

Lubricity Factor 0.4243 0.3577 0.3266 0.3779 0.3711

Torque Reduction - 18.05 24.06 9.93 16.48

Mud Cake

Friction (KF)
0. 69 0.0959 0.1483 0.1919 0.1745

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Fig. 9. Nano MgO in FWB (Lubricity Factor & Mudcake

Friction*10)

In Fig. 9 Both Mud cake friction and Lubricity factor
multiplied by 10 to make it clear for review because their

amount are too small.

Fig. 10. Lubricity Factor (Nano MgO in FWB)

Table 11. CoF & Torque and drag software reading

Rheology
--------

gm
0.3 gm 0.6 gm 0.9 gm 1.5 gm

Lubricity

Factor
0.4243 0.3577 0.3266 0.3779 0.3711

Torque

reading
4000 3500 3450 3580 3560

Fig. 11. Sofy ware torque reading in FWB with MgO

By Fig. 11 we can find that Nano MgO additives

reduced the expected downhole torque by more than 1500

ft-lb in the concentration of 0.6 gm. and noticed a clear

curve retrograded since the first Nano MgO was added to

explain the perfect acting of that Nanoparticles to FWB,

then to records its best Torque reduction at concentration

of 0.6 gm.

In MgO concentration between 0.6 – 0.9 Torque goes

high but still lower than it amount before adding MgO,

because of the nanoparticles of MgO has good effects on

that mud lubricity . In the concentration of 1.5 gm there is

a little drop in torque which may indicate that will

continue drop with adding MgO proportionally, however

it will be cost effect and will raise other mud rheology i.e.

GEL and PV.

6- Conclusion & Recommendations

The following are concludes the experimental results

overall:

1- In polymer mud lubricity factor dropped from 0.2 to
be 0.185 when we increased Nano MgO from zero to

0.9 gm gradually by the tests then CoF starts

increasing again with more Nano MgO.

2- Even though it was a minimal decrease in CoF with
Nano additives, but it succeeds to change torque

reading from 2031lb-ft… to 1823lb-ft…. which lead

to avoid 12.5% of stick-slip vibration probability.

3- No changes were noticed in the other mud rheology
except increasing in plastic viscosity due to Nano

particles, so we highly recommend using Nano MgO

as additives in drilling companies working in Iraq,

especially in forecast projects no more vertical wells

as much as deviated and horizontal wells which stick

and slip as commonly occurs.

4- Nano MgO performs better rheology results with
FWB mud where CoF dropped (0.42 0.32),

with a clear drop in Torque reading (4000

3450).

5- The other rheology parameters were normal and

acceptable to be used, therefore we recommend using

Nano MgO in drilling fluid to mitigate stick-slip

phenomenon, in Nano ratio of 1.73 kg per one cubic

meter of mud.

Finally some of the important recommendations

supposed to be in mined by future researchers:

1- Re-run the experimental work using different MgO
Nano concentrations of the same Nanomaterials to

detect any sensitive in mud rheology.

2- Choose another type of drilling muds like oil-based
mud, salt mud, emulsion mud and KCL mud that

used in oil fields to explore the Nano-particles

effects.

3- Making a special device (similar to a drilling rig in
small scale) consist of a small Bit, BHA and source

of WOB with rotating advanced by torque sensors, to

simulate drilling a hole and evaluate the real stick –

slip vibration changes with regards to adding

different Nanoparticles types & weight ratio.

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Acknowledgment

Our sincere appreciation goes to Dr. Faleh M. H. AL-

Mahdawi whose contribution and constructive criticism

has pushed me to expend the kind of efforts to make this

work as original as it can be. Our grateful to all of those

with whom we have had the pleasure to work during this

and other related projects.

Nomenclatures & Abbreviations

AV Apparent Viscosity

CoF Coefficient of friction

FF Friction factor

hrs. hours

IDC
Iraqi drilling company (Rig

number)

BHA Bottom Hole Assembly

NP Nano Particle

NPs Nano Particles

PV Plastic Viscosity, cp

ROP Rate of Penetration

FW Fresh water Bentonite

YP Yield Point, Ib/100ft2

CP cent poise

γ Shear Rate, sec-1

τ Shear Stress, Ib/100ft2

μp Plastic Viscosity, cp

τ0
Shear Stress at Yield Point,

Ib/100ft2

𝜏1 Shear stress at lower shear rate

𝜏2 Shear stress at higher shear rate

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الى طين الحفر لتقليل ظاهرة االلتصاق MgOدراسة حديثة عن تأثيراضافة مادة النانو

( خالل عملية حفر االبار.stick-slipواالنزالق)

الخالصة

مجموعة رأس البئر ظاهرة االلتصاؽ واالنزالؽ هي احد انواع االهتزازات التي تحدث اثناء عمميات الحفر حوؿ
نتيجة لصغر الفراغ الحمقي بيف التجويؼ المفتوح ومجموعة رأس البئر وكذلؾ بسبب الدوراف الالمركزي لخيط

الحفر اثناء الحفر.
في هذا البحث استعراض لنتائج مختبرية باستخداـ نوعيف رئيسييف مف طيف الحفر وذلؾ باضافة النانو

MgO ى تأثيرها عمى خواص طيف الحفر بشكؿ عاـ ولتحديد قيـ معمؿ االحتكاؾ بتراكيز مختمفة لمعرفة مد
بشكؿ خاص, ثـ ادخاؿ قيـ معامؿ االحتكاؾ المستحصمة مف التجارب في برنامج خاص )سوفتوير( لتحديد قيـ

المتوقعة حوؿ مجموعة قعر البئرمف خالؿ عمؿ ممارسة فعمية في البرنامج stick-slipاالحتكاكات مف نوع
ر بئر عمودي باالستفادة مف بعض التصاميـ الفعمية لخيط الحفر والمستخدمة في الحفر االبار الحد الحقوؿ لحف

العراقية.
اف الهدؼ مف هذا العمؿ هو لمحصوؿ عمى نماذج طيف حفر تقمؿ او تمنع حدوث ظاهرة االلتصاؽ واالنزالؽ

التي يؤدي حدوثها الى مشاكؿ حفر عديدة كػ : تمؼ الحافرة وممحفاتها, التصاؽ االنابيب, عدـ استقرار جدار
البئر, انخفاض معدؿ االختراؽ.

( كاالتي:Torqueحققت انخفاض في جهد االحنكاؾ ) MgOمف النانو نجحت دراستنا في ايجاد تراكيز
.polymerفي طيف الحفر نوع 2210 – 1302 -
.Fresh Water Bentoniteفي طيف حفر نوع 0043 – 0333 -

عمما اف النتائج اعاله كانت متزامنة مع مواصفات طيف الحفر ضمف المدى المقبوؿ لتحقيؽ اهداؼ سائؿ
قطع الصخرية المحفورة وتعميقها عند التوقؼ وغيرها مف مهاـ طيف الحفر.الحفر كػرفع ال