The aim of this research was to produce a convenient additive for enhancing the properties, especially the fluid loss, of oil well cement slurries. In this regard, a variety of drilling/cementing chemical additives known as fluid loss controllers were prepared through derivatization and chemical modification of lignite. Lignite-based graft copolymers were synthesized using different groups of a...

One major problem of the agro –industries in Nigeria is management its wastes generated from processes. These can be converted to useful products and are attractive for being an alternative solving disposal issues industry. This study assessed synthesis lignosulfonates Oil Palm Kernel Shells (OPKS) evaluated performance as a retarder additive oil well cementing operations. OPKS was synthesized ...

The main purpose of cementing of the well is to provide effective zonal isolation for the entire life of wells. The standard cements cannot prevent loss of zonal isolation when the stress level in the well cement is severely fluctuated. Since elastic cements improve elastic properties, recently, a number of studies have been done in this area. For this purpose, a nanoparticle, named EX-RIPI, wa...

the main purpose of cementing of the well is to provide effective zonal isolation for the entire life of wells. the standard cements cannot prevent loss of zonal isolation when the stress level in the well cement is severely fluctuated. since elastic cements improve elastic properties, recently, a number of studies have been done in this area. for this purpose, a nanoparticle, named ex-ripi, wa...

In the modern construction practices, industrial wastes or by-products are largely used as raw materials in cement and concrete. These impart many benefits to the environment and bringabout an economic impact because the cost of waste disposal is constantly increasing due to strict environmental regulations. It was reported in literature that the leakage of oil onto concrete element in older ce...

contamination are major factors contributing to variability in oil-field cement-slurry performance. Of particular concern are problems encountered when a slurry is formulated with one cement sample and used with a batch having different properties. Such variability imposes a heavy burden on performance testing and is often a major factor in operational failure. We describe methods that allow th...

Public concerns about oil and natural gas extraction these days inevitably turn to hydraulic fracturing, where millions of gallons of water, sand, and chemicals are pumped underground at high pressures to crack open rocks. Hydraulic fracturing often occurs a mile or more down, far from the water we drink or the air we breathe. The focus for safety and environmental stewardship should often be s...