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Bentonite Drilling Mud

Bentonite Drilling Mud : The superior capacity of bentonite to regulate and stabilize the drilling process makes it a primary choice when selecting components for drilling mud use. Its combination with water forms a robust thixotropic slurry, preventing wellbore wall collapse, thereby promoting borehole stability substantially. Its high levels of viscosity and gel-like texture enable continued support throughout every phase during the operation.

Bentonite Drilling Mud

Organophilic Clay For Oil Drilling Mud

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Organoclay For Solvent Based Paint

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Organoclay For Water Based Paint

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Organo Bentonite For Grease

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Organoclay For Cosmetics

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Organoclay For Inks

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Wax Emulsion for Drilling Fluid

Wax emulsion can not only be used in drilling mud, but also widely used in the fields of coatings and inks, paper and packaging, and plastics.

In the textile and leather industries, it is used as a wear-resistant agent, lubricant, and matting agent, while the use of wax emulsion in leather can give it a better feel and can prevent stains and protect it.

It can be said that the application of wax emulsion is extremely wide.

In addition to the applications we mentioned above, it can also be applied to the ceramic industry, concrete maintenance and sealing industry, as well as adhesives, sealants, and cosmetics.

Wax Emulsion for Drilling Mud

Wax Emulsion

Wax emulsion is used in drilling mud. The first role it plays is to protect the stability of the well wall, and to play a role in lubrication and reducing resistance. At the same time, it can effectively reduce its filtration loss and protect the reservoir.

The reduction of filtration loss is mainly because drilling fluid is more likely to lose drilling fluid, which affects the stability of the well body.

Therefore, we use wax emulsion to seal the gaps in the formation and form a more resilient membrane, so that the pressure membrane of the well wall is not easy to be broken.

Bentonite Drilling Mud

ORGANOCLAY:  

Our Five-Star Treatment Media

Your first choice for removing organic contaminants from water or sediment, the ORGANOCLAY product range provides formulations to meet almost any adsorption application.

Used and trusted worldwide, it’s proven to work efficiently and effectively.

A little goes a long way – and reduces costs

ORGANOCLAY’s substantial adsorption capacity not only reduces necessary cap thickness compared to a conventional sand cap but can also extend cap life—in some circumstances, for years—and reduce overall costs.

Because ORGANOCLAY can be used as a pre-treatment to Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), ORGANOCLAY can increase overall efficiency by preventing surface pores in GAC from blinding.

The ORGANOCLAY Product Range

Powerfully adsorbant ORGANOCLAY is available in multiple formulations to best mitigate water and sediment contamination in a variety of specific conditions:

ORGANOCLAY: Our coarsest grain media, ORGANOCLAY is a larger and denser version of ORGANOCLAY CP-200 to aid in settling through the water column. When used for sediment capping, ORGANOCLAY can be placed hydraulically or mechanically.

Applications:

Sediment Capping

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ORGANOCLAY : A proprietary granular filtration media that reliably adsorbs oils and similar organics from water. It is a brown and black mixture of 30% active ORGANOCLAY and 70% anthracite filter media, which allows for maximum utilization of the large sorption capacity of ORGANOCLAY without excessive pressure build-up in the column. When used as an in-series filtration media prior to an activated carbon vessel, ORGANOCLAY  extends the life and adsorbency of the activated carbon by removing larger molecular organics before they reach it. It also lowers the overall operating cost relative to using activated carbon alone. ORGANOCLAY can also be used in standalone mode to treat oil-contaminated water and stream condensates.

Applications:

Groundwater Pump-and-Treat

Sediment Dewatering Treatment

Organoclay

ORGANOCLAY: In addition to adsorbing non-aqueous phase liquids  and dissolved low-solubility organics, specially-formulated, sulfur-impregnated ORGANOCLAY sequesters mercury (Hg0, Hg+1 and Hg+2) and arsenic (As+5) from water. Ideal for groundwater pump-and-treat or sediment dewatering treatment, ORGANOCLAY can also be used in soil or sediment solidification/stabilization or as an additive to Portland Cement.

Applications:

Groundwater pump-and-treat

Sediment dewatering treatment

Solidification/stabilization

ORGANOCLAY CP-199: Our second finest grain media, ORGANOCLAY CP-199 features high adsorption capacity of oils, greases, and other NAPL. When used as an in-series filtration media prior to an activated carbon vessel, ORGANOCLAY CP-199 extends the life and adsorbency of the activated carbon by removing larger molecular organics that can cause fouling. ORGANOCLAY CP-199 also works as a standalone treatment media to treat oil-contaminated water and stream condensates.

Applications:

Organophilic Filtration Media

Bulk Sediment Capping

Solidification/Stabilization additive

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ORGANOCLAY CP-200: Our second coarsest grain media, ORGANOCLAY CP-200’s particle size aids in settling through the water column when placing a bulk active in-situ sediment cap. ORGANOCLAY CP-200 is also your best match for intermixing with coarse inert soil for use of a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB).

 

 

 

Applications:

 

Bulk Sediment Capping

Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB)

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ORGANOCLAY  199: Our finest-grain media, ORGANOCLAY  199 features medium adsorption of oils, greases, and helps stabilize organics for increased solidification of treated soils and sediment. ORGANOCLAY  199 is for use in soil or sediment solidification/stabilization or as an additive to Portland Cement.

 

 

 

Applications:

 

In Situ Solidification

How it does it

The ORGANOCLAY product line is a range of proprietary adsorption media that is highly effective in removing oils, greases and other high molecular weight, low solubility organic compounds from aqueous streams. ORGANOCLAY products are specialty sorbents, altered to an organophilic state making them attractive to organic molecules.

 

 

Camp Shinning – Pioneer and leader in environmental remediation

Camp Shinning is the leader and pioneer in cutting-edge environmental remediation solutions. Around the globe, our innovative teams of clay mineralogists, chemists, and polymer scientists transform ordinary minerals into extraordinary technology to solve day-to-day problems worldwide.

 

 

Organoclay is an organically modified phyllosilicate, derived from a naturally occurring clay mineral. By exchanging the original interlayer cations for organocations (typically quaternary alkylammonium ions) an organophilic surface is generated, consisting of covalently linked organic moieties. The lamellar structure remains analogous to the parent phyllosilicate.

 

Separation of the layers due to ion exchange, from the initial interlayer spacing of as little as 3 Å in the case of Na+ cations to the distances in the range of 10–40 Å as well as the change of chemical character of the clay surface, allows the in-situ polymerization or mixing with certain polymers to obtain what is known as nanocomposite. When ordered aluminosilicate sheets are lying parallel to each other, separated with polymer chains of certain type, the system is classified as intercalated nanocomposite. If separation of the layers is so significant, that they are no longer lying opposite to one another, but randomly ordered, then one get the exfoliated nanocomposite.

 

Applications

Owing to its large surface area together with hydrophobic chains emerging from the clay surface, organoclay can be used to remove oil from water. It is also applied as a component in paint formulations or as a viscosifier for oil-based drilling fluids.

 

It can be used in polymer chemistry as a nucleating agent.

What is Organoclay?

How Organoclay is Used and the Benefits

 

Organoclay is a naturally occurring material that is commonly used in water treatment. Organoclays are well known for their high removal rate of oils and other hydrophobic compounds in water. The media is a naturally occurring mineral (commonly zeolite, bentonite clay, or a smectite mineral) which is chemically alternated to create a unique surface on the mineral. Camp Shinning’s organoclay is a zeolite based organoclay which has does not swell upon exposure to water.

 

How does Organoclay Work?

Camp Shinning alters zeolite with a surfactant bilayer that enhances the media’s ability to remove pollutants. The surfactant bilayer is created when a quaternary amine or surfactants is added to the mineral to modify the surface commonly referred to as surface-modified-zeolites (SMZ). By modifying the surface, we create a strong affinity with either cations (positively charged ions, i.e. dissolved metals) or anions (negatively charged ions, i.e. phosphate, nitrate). The bilayer that contains hydrophobic chains will capture non-polar organics such as benzene.

 

Illustration of How Organoclay Works

How is Organoclay Used?

Organoclays are used in various industries including remediation, water treatment, soil treatment, in polymer chemistry, in paints as a thickening agent, grease, inks, oil drilling fluids, rheological products, cosmetics, and many more commercial and industrial applications.

 

What are the Benefits of Using Organoclay?

Versatile installation — Load the media in standalone units, post-treatment, or pre-treatment units. To learn more about these systems on our Water Filtration Systems Page.

 

Cost Savings — Organoclay is an economical alternative to other treatment technologies such as resins or Granular Activated Carbon (GAC).

 

Increase Efficiency — Organoclays will decrease the loading on other treatment systems and increase the life of capital equipment.

 

Storage — Organoclays have a long shelf life and require dry ambient environments.

 

Handling — Organoclays are safe and easy to use.

 

How is Organoclay Used in Water Treatment?

CP-200 Liquid Phase, Pure Organoclay

Organoclays are used in industrial and commercial water treatment such as:

Condensate Treatment Systems: Condensate treatment is part of every power plant, refinery, chemical manufacturer, and any facility that uses stream. Typically, the condensate is recycled back into the boiler feed water where it is routed through boiler tubes for continued boiler use.

 

Recycling condensate is a common practice which decreases the amount of water disposal but can be costly if not designed correctly. By not treating the condensate that goes back into your boiler feed water you are introducing high concentrations of pollutants that came off leaking pumps, valves, and piping to your boiler tubes. When these pollutants (hydrocarbons and minerals) are introduced to the boiler tubes they will deposit on the surface which will reduce the heat transfer and overall reducing the boiler efficiency.

 

Camp Shinning’s works with condensate treatment manufacturers and users on providing a specialty blend of filter material for treating the pollutants that are commonly found in condensate. The condensate treatment blend of filter media uses organoclay and activated carbon to trap the contaminates in its’ pore structure.

 

 

Process Water Reuse Systems: Leaking pipes, valves, vessels, or inefficient processes can leave process water tainted with low concentrations of pollutants. These pollutants over time can lead to hazardous water that needs to be hauled off site for treatment. A common use of organoclay is to treat process water onsite in a vessel to reuse the water instead of discharge it or accumulate it and haul it off-site as hazardous waste. Tainted water can lead to downtime of capital equipment and hefty bills for hazardous waste disposal. Examples of process water treatment systems might include the wash water that is used in a metal plating facility, or batch water that has low concentrations of acrylic paint thinner. Simply installing a vessel of organoclay in a process water loop can significantly reduce planned and unplanned downtime.

 

Organoclays are used in remediation projects such as:

Groundwater Treatment: Pump-and-Treat Systems are typically implemented when groundwater is contaminated. For pump-and-treat systems, the water is typically pumped out of the ground into a large vessel. The large vessel or series of vessels is filled with a filter media (i.e. granular activated carbon, organoclay, resin) that removes any pollutants of concern such as heavy metals or oil. The water is then put back into the ground. Pump-and-treat are cost-effective designs for treating water if you select the most appropriate filter media to target your pollutants.

 

Sediment Capping: Capping, also known as permeable reactive barrier  , is an in-situ remediation technology that typically follows dredging operations. Organoclay is used in sediment capping due to its’ ability to isolate contaminated sediment from a surrounding aquafer or aquatic system. It is a cost-effective material for capping as it has strong affinity for removing high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals.

 

Stormwater Treatment: Organoclay is used to improve water quality in stormwater runoff. Typically, pollutants found in stormwater are monitored by state regulators to ensure we have clean lakes, rivers, oceans and wetlands

 

Learn more about how Organoclay is used in water treatment.

Rheological Additive for Solvent Base System

CP-200 is an organic derivative of bentonite clay act as Rheological additive in low to high polarity systems. Such as Ketones, Glycol, Alcohol, Esters and Ethers, includes Polar System with some Aromatic Solvents.

Properties & Markets

Paints & Coatings : A small addition of ORGANOCLAY can greatly enhance the rheological properties of the paint system. These properties prevent pigment settling and sagging on vertical surface to ensure the proper thickness of the coating is applied. They also ensure good leveling for the removal of brush marks.

Storage stability is guaranteed even with high temperatures. ORGANOCLAY confer water resistance and structure reinforcement with no adverse effect on adhesion and solvent relese. Gloss is minimally affected due to the low levels of addition. ALL ORGANOCLAY are used widely in a vast range of solvent based paint systems

Architectural Paints : Undercoats, Primers, Semi-Gloss, Gloss and Wood Stains

Industrial Coatings : Air Drying, Stoving Enamels, Epoxies, Esters, Urethanes, Vinyls, Acrylics, Anti-Corrosive, Automotive, Bitumionous, Coil, Road Marking, Underbody Car Coatings, Nitro Cellulose and Chlorinated Rubber.

Printing Inks : With the correct ORGANOCLAY, is possible to adjust the consistency of printing inks to the desired values, avoiding pigment sedimentation, providing good color distribution obtaining desired film thickness, reduction in misting, control of track, water pick up and dot gain control. ORGANOCLAY are used in much letterpress, lithographic and offset ink.

Lubricating Greases : Thickening lubricating oils with ORGANOCLAY can produce specialty high temperature resistant lubricating greases. ORGANOCLAY also gives good working stability and water resistance to the greases. Such greases are typically used for lubrication in foundries, mills and on high speed conveyors. Other greases can be manufactured for other industries such as agriculture, aviation, automotive and mining.

Cosmetics : The performance of cosmetics is enhanced by the use of ORGANOCLAY and they allow good colour retention and coverage for nail lacquers, lipsticks and eye shadows. They have been tested to be non-irritant for both skin and eye contact.

Food Contact Applications : ORGANOCLAY are used as thixotropic agents in coatings that come into contact with food. They are also used as fillers in plastic food containers. They are acceptable under current EEC legislation on food contact additives.

Drilling Fluids : ORGANOCLAY are used extensively in drilling fluids throughout the world. They are used to suspend the heavy sealing agents, normally barytes and carry the cuttings back to the surface. They also play an important part in lubricating the drill. ORGANOCLAY can also be used as fracfluids, where the gelling ability of them is used to seal rock fractures in the bore hole.

Nanofiller for Plastic : Highly purified organoclays because of their particle size and chemical structure have the unique ability to be able to function in a wide range of monomers and polymers. The resulting properties of polymers, compounded with these unique organoclays include :

  1. Increased Modular Strength without Sacrificing Impact Resistance
  2. Improved Gas Barrier Properties
  3. Increased Solvent and Heat Resistance
  4. Improved Fire Retarding Properties

The combination of these improved properties, convenient processing and relative low costs, makes nano composites a tremendous commercial opportunity as they are superior alternatives to the current fillers used in polymer systems.

 

Hectorite and Bentonite based organoclay grades

Optimum activation of organoclays by ideal organoclay for highest effectivity

 

 Correct activation for highest efficiency

❖ Optimum shear applied for proper delamination

❖ Correct use of polar activator for conventional grades

❖ Right order of addition for best processing result

organoclays can be optimized by improved process parameters including a review of the process temperature.

However, temperature control during organoclay dispersion in solvent based systems is not as important as with e.g.

organic thixotropes.

Various methods used in manufacturing formulations and procedures sometimes suffer in efficiency when order of addition and mixing conditions are less than optimum.Further, the effects of solvent resin temperature on process development and final results will be discussed.

organoclay materials are based on either

bentonite or Hectorite, both minerals from the smectite group. They consist of microfine platelet stacks that, due to their mineralogical structure, expand in water in their natural form. In order to make them compatible with non-aqueous media such as organic solvents, however, it is necessary to modify the surface of their silicate plates with quaternary ammonium compounds.

The choice of this modification and processing conditions also plays an important role in the practical applicability and performance capabilities of the finished end systems. The resulting organoclay will be dried and milled to achieve a powdered material.

To be most rheologically effective, the size of the individual platelets and the total combined edge length following their successful activation is decisive.

the Hectorite platelets are significantly smaller than the bentonite ones, the resulting edge length per gram of silicate in the Hectorite is much larger.

This makes Hectorite additives able to build up a much denser and more rheologically effective network. In order to be activated, organoclays must first be exposed to high shear forces over a defined swelling period.

What is organophilic clay?

Organophilic clay is a type of clay that has been chemically modified to be compatible with organic solvents and non-aqueous systems. It’s a viscosifier and gelling agent used in various applications, including drilling fluids, paints, and cosmetics.

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Clay minerals whose surfaces have been coated with a chemical to make them oil-dispersible. Bentonite and hectorite (plate-like clays) and attapulgite and sepiolite (rod-shaped clays) are treated with oil-wetting agents during manufacturing and are used as oil-mud additives. Quaternary fatty-acid amine is applied to the clay. Amine may be applied to dry clay during grinding or it can be applied to clay dispersed in water. The latter process is much more expensive, requiring filtering, drying and other manufacturing steps. Organophilic bentonite and hectorite, “bentones,” are used in oil muds to build rheology for cuttings lifting and solids suspension. They also contribute to low-permeability filter cake. Organophilic attapulgite and sepiolite are used in oil muds strictly to build gel structure, which may not be long lasting due to shear degradation as the mud is pumped through the bit.

CP-2 organophilic clay is a viscosifier and gelling agent used in VERSA oil-based and NOVA synthetic-based systems. This amine-treated bentonite is used to increase carrying capacity and suspension properties, providing support for weighting agents and improved cuttings removal. CP-2 viscosifier also aids in filtercake formation and filtration control.

Applications

CP-2 viscosifier is proven effective in drilling, coring, workover and completion fluids. The product is also effective in specialty applications such as casing packs, packer fluids and spotting fluids. Good agitation and sufficient shear are required to develop viscosity when using CP-2 viscosifier to build fresh mud.

 

Typical concentrations range from 2 to 10 lbm/bbl [5.7 to 28.5 kg/m3] for most drilling fluid applications, depending on the base fluid and system requirements. Mineral oils generally require higher concentrations than diesel oils. CP-2 viscosifier will not fully yield by the shear and temperature exposure in a mixing plant or mud pit. Care should be taken not to overtreat with CP-2 viscosifier until the fluid has actually circulated through the well. For system maintenance, CP-2 viscosifier should be added as needed to maintain the flow properties and gel strengths in the desired ranges. Specialty applications such as packer fluids and casing packs typically use concentrations in the 10 to 15 lbm/ bbl [28.5 to 43 kg/m3] range.

 

Advantages

Provides gel structure and viscosity for the suspension of weight materials

Increases viscosity for improved hole-cleaning capacity

Improves filter-cake quality and filtration characteristics

Effective gelling agent in casing packs and packer fluids

Toxicity and handling

Bioassay information is available upon request. Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the safety data sheet.

 

Packaging and storage

CP-2 viscosifier is packaged in 50-lb [22.7-kg] multiwall paper sacks. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed. Store away from incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and stacking.

 

So far I’ve had no luck finding organophilic clays like CP series in China apart from one drilling company that wanted upwards of $200 for a 25Kg bag of oil drilling product. I did a trawl of online patents to see how hard the stuff is to make.

 

Both these chemicals are used in fabric softeners and are available as industrial chemicals. Buying the bentonite and the surfactants above might be a bit more common compared to bentone in countries that don’t drill for oil much.

 

Is it going to be easy to buy these industrial surfactants than Bentone?, probably is if you can find an industrial chemical supplier who’ll sell you less than a 200 litre drum.

 

Organophilic Clay

Organophilic clay is a wet process improved viscosifier and gelling additive, derived from a naturally occurring clay mineral.

Feature

Organophilic clay has good performance efficiency in diesel, mineral oil and synthetic Oil; It can effectively suspends weighting materials and other solids, maintains suspension over a wide temperature range.

 

Application

Organophilic clay is a self-activating gallant offering rapid yield development, high gel strengths, and increased efficiency.

Bentonite Drilling Mud

The use of organophilic clay bentonite is to complete the drilling project. During the entire oil field drilling operation, the drilling mud can ensure that the entire drilling process has minimal impact on the formation occupied by the borehole.

Bentonite in Drilling Mud

The viscosity of drilling fluid can be increased by adding organoclay bentonite. Some users will also reduce its viscosity by adding water or some other chemical diluents.

As the drilling depth continues to deepen and increase, Bentonite Drilling Mud may be necessary to More viscous drilling fluid, so in the preparation of drilling fluid, many people choose Organo clay Bentonite Drilling Mud as its thickening additive.

During the entire drilling process, people also need to pay great attention to the flow characteristics of the drilling fluid. Is this why? Choose to use organic bentonite clay. Can solve the needs of rheological properties.

Bentonite Clay is Used to Make the “Mud” in Mud Rotary Oil Well Drilling

Montmorillonite is an important raw material for Bentonite Drilling Mud. It is mainly montmorillonite composed of single microcrystals, with the largest size less than two microns.

Drilling Mud: 200 Mesh Sodium Bentonite Powder

As we all know, some of the most important indicators in drilling mud are its viscosity, density and chemical composition, as well as its ability to reduce fluid loss. From this, we can control the stability of the entire formula by adding some other drilling mud additives. At the same time, when drilling, its borehole must be completely open during the operation.

Mixing Bentonite Mud in the Proper Proportions and with the Proper Additives Will Ensure the Best Drilling Fluid for Mud Rotary Drilling.

Adding organic bentonite to the drilling fluid can lubricate and cool the drill bit and drill string, suspend and bring out some cuttings, making the entire operation levitating and stable.

Organo Bentonite Drilling Mud has very unique chemical properties. Many people on the market know that it has very good water absorption capacity. During the drilling process, when bentonite is mixed with the drilling fluid, it can prevent the collapse of the hole wall, so many people use this This coating is called filter cake.

Drilling Deeper with Bentonite

The most common use of bentonite is in drilling fluids. It can generate hydrostatic pressure in the borehole, which will hinder the penetration of fluids and gases. It can also lubricate and cool the drill bit. At the same time, Bentonite Drilling Mud can also produce good thixotropic properties and rheology. performance.

The Use of Bentonite in Drilling Mud

The reason why organic bentonite is added to the drilling fluid is because the thickening effect can bring more cuttings out of the well, which can effectively discharge solids from the bottom of the hole. So you don’t have to worry about the well wall collapsing when the drilling fluid flows.

 

Generally speaking, when bentonite is added to drilling fluid, it can make the entire drilling fluid thicker and can produce a solidification effect to a certain extent. These two characteristics are important for the safety of drilling during the drilling process. Sex is very beneficial.

Bentonite and the Use of Drilling Mud

Organic bentonite is very friendly to the entire environment because it is a non-dangerous product. When you configure the entire drilling fluid, you only need to add 50 kilograms of bentonite per cubic meter of water. However, in some places where drilling is relatively deep, When drilling deep wells, the amount of Bentonite Drilling Mud used is less than 15 cubic meters.

 

In other words, organic bentonite can be compatible with various chemicals. After fine grinding (200 mesh), high-quality organic bentonite with thickening effect, filter loss control ability and gel properties can be prepared.

Bentonite for drilling fluids

Organic bentonite can also reduce the wear and tear on drilling equipment, and greatly plays a role in maintaining the safe operation of the equipment. This is because bentonite has a very low sand content in the drilling fluid. At the same time, it has particularly good viscoplasticity and special filtration properties. Obviously, the well wall can be cleaned better during drilling.

Grinding and Classifying Systems for Bentonite

The strongest chemical characteristic of organobentonite is still its suspension ability, because this ability allows it to effectively clean rock cuttings and increase the stability of the well wall, making it very safe during the entire construction process. This suspension ability is why bentonite forms a better gel effect when mixed with water. It can also cool and lubricate the drill bit. Therefore, in the drilling fluid, during the construction process, the clay suspension is circulated to prevent the cuttings from sinking, thus avoiding clogging in the borehole and thus preventing accidents.

What is Bentonite? | Bentonite clay drilling mud

We are a Chinese bentonite drilling mud supplier, providing organic bentonite used in high-yield gel drilling mud. The organic bentonite we produce can be cut and effectively transported to the surface during the drilling process, maintaining the cleanliness and stability of the well wall during the entire drilling period, lubrication of the equipment, and minimizing the risk of damage during the drilling process. Environmental impact, our organic bentonite gel is packaged in paper bags of 50 pounds each.

Sodium Bentonite

Therefore, to produce high-quality drilling fluid, organic bentonite is a necessary chemical additive, which determines the success or failure of your drilling site.

Our organic clay bentonite products have been recognized by the vast majority of our customers and help They have achieved great success. We are constantly developing and improving the performance of our organic bentonite.

This is why we can currently have an important influence in the world. If you are interested in our organic bentonite, if you want to Applying our organic bentonite clay to your drilling mud, then contacting us is the right decision and choice, because our technical department will go all out to guide you to complete your project, whether it is technical guidance or The cooperation in after-sales service will not let you down.

Extra High Yield Bentonite , 50 lb. Bag

When bentonite clay slurry is used in drilling fluids, it can also prevent corrosion. It can effectively hinder the penetration of fluids and gases. This is because organic bentonite can generate good water inlet pressure. When you use our organic bentonite drilling fluid, it exhibits a thixotropic reaction, which is a property that occurs when you stir it into water. This sudden change will prevent it from falling back into the bore when your cleaning pump is idle.

DRILLING FLUIDS BASED ON OUR BENTONITES

It reacts like a fluid when it is subjected to mechanical stress, i.e. when shaken or stirred, however under some static conditions its viscosity increases. All of these are some of the properties that organobentonite exhibits when used in drilling fluids.

At the same time, there is another feature that deserves attention, that is, bentonite can seal the drill pipe to prevent water from entering downwards or on the side of the drill pipe.

Bentonite Directional Drilling Fluid , 50 lb. Bag

Bentonite clay slurry is also widely used in some other fields, for example because of its swelling and adsorption properties. At the same time, organic bentonite is used in some ceramic casting industries, cosmetics industry, paint and coating industry, grease industry and plastics industry. It is usually a heat stabilizer in some plastics industries or some adhesive industries.

 

Please contact us directly, our phone number is: 0086-13185071071, you can also request a quote through our convenient online form. We hope to hear from you as soon as possible and look forward to establishing a good and stable cooperation with you.

 

Why is Bentonite Used for Drilling Mud? |Bentonite use in drilling

With outstanding suspension properties,bentonite use in drilling proves to be an effective mode of transportation for drilling cuttings towards the surface. Adding on, its capacity for water absorption enables it to swell significantly and form a dense fluid that capably removes cuttings from inside the wellbore. By preventing potential blockages, its use substantially contributes towards maintaining the drilling process’s soundness.

 

What is bentonite used for ?| Well drilling supplies bentonite

The use of bentonite in drilling operations is critical for many reasons due to its multiple benefits throughout these types of processes. As a clay mineral, it provides several positive characteristics that contribute considerably to effective drilling fluids and their functions on-site .

One crucial application includes using bentonite as an agent for increasing suspension capabilities while also providing high viscosity levels when mixing with water during creation times forming highly thixotropic products that have superb rheological properties essential throughout all capacities from transportation purposes like transporting drill cuttings without an accumulation resulting in uninterrupted stability during geological explorations.

Bentonite Drilling Mud is widely regarded as an essential component for any successful drilling operation; however, not all muds are designed to provide optimal efficiency under varying conditions during increasingly challenging jobsites necessitated by modern-day industry requirements. There exist fluid formulations where Bentonite plays an integral role in achieving vital properties sought after in effective muds when aggressively working through tough terrain or difficult geological situations.

The use of bentonite in drilling mud extends to various drilling applications, including oil and gas drilling, geotechnical drilling, water well drilling, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Its versatility and adaptability allow for customization based on specific drilling conditions and requirements.

 

 

Why is Bentonite used in HDD Drilling? | How to use bentonite ?

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling techniques can greatly benefit from incorporating bentonite into their operation as it helps create an efficient drilling fluid or slurry that has many uses. Bentonite-based fluids have an excellent trait of forming highly viscous substance with suspensions when mixed with water that serves a variety of purposes in HDD operations. The exceptional viscosity allows easy transportation and conveyance of drilled cuttings while ensuring no hindrances or interruptions occur during operations. Furthermore, this quality also maintains wellbore stability during excavation processes. Further, its suspension properties keep cuttings particles disintegrated within the slurry that facilitates their smooth removal from boreholes.

HDD drilling projects can benefit from the use of bentonite drilling fluid thanks to its lubricating properties. This type of fluid contains particles that reduce friction between drilling tools and surrounding formations, leading to less damage dealt to these tools and smoother operations overall. By improving efficiency in this way, bentonite ultimately extends the lifespan of important equipment involved in HDD projects.

A distinct characteristic that makes bentonite an ideal material for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is its exceptional ability to create a stable and impervious seal around the wellbore. Upon contact with surrounding formations, bentonite slurry generates a barrier that reduces fluid loss and prevents entry of undesirable materials. This sealing feature plays a critical role in HDD as it safeguards borehole stability against mixing of dissimilar formations while limiting contamination risks.

 

Can Bentonite Be Used in Well Drilling? |Bentonite Drilling Mud

Yes, bentonite can indeed be used in well drilling, and it is a widely recognized and preferred material for this purpose. Bentonite clay has several properties that make it highly suitable for well drilling applications.

In contexts where well drilling takes place, there remains a strong preference towards incorporating bentonite clay – mostly due to its superior ability to construct reliable and effective drill fluids. Upon interaction with water components, what ensues is nothing short of remarkable: Bentonite clay transitions into a notably thick substance which acts as an adept material for driving forward successful drills. The ensuing fluid playfully imbues all involved equipment with improved functionality via heightened lubrication measures; thereby minimizing unnecessary friction or resistance factors along this trajectory. With elevated levels of viscosity on board at every turn too – this specialty-built driller meticulously navigates even stubborn soil layers while simultaneously hauling chemical cuttings up towards extraction points without wastage or risk of accumulation.

 

How to Mix Bentonite Drilling Mud?

To initiate the process, kindly introduce the petroleum solvent, namely either the solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic or unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon, into the multi-mixer. This particular element greatly contributes to attaining the desired fluidity and lubrication for our purposes.

 

Mixing Ratio for Bentonite Drilling Mud

To maintain the desired consistency, the ratio of water to the sum of cement and Bentonite Drilling Mud should be 1:1. This means that the total combined weight of cement and bentonite should be equal to the weight of water used in the mixture. This ratio ensures a balanced composition and optimal performance of the cement-bentonite slurry.

What is the pH of Bentonite Drilling Mud?

Bentonite drilling mud, commonly used in the oil-well drilling industry, typically has a pH ranging from 9 to 12. The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, with values below 7 considered acidic, 7 neutral, and above 7 alkaline.

Bentonite drilling mud contains alkaline components or additives that are responsible for achieving and maintaining its basic pH range. The importance of maintaining this range cannot be overstated since it determines how effective and stable the mud will be.

 

While recommendations by experts, manufacturers or the drilling fluid formulation can influence specific pH levels, it generally remains between 9 to12. By keeping within this range, one can ensure maximum performance and efficiency of their drilling mud.

 

Bentonite Drilling Mud Disposal Recommendations

Bentonite drilling mud requires careful disposal practices that prioritize safety and responsibility. Separating the mud from cuttings is an essential first step that sets up subsequent coagulation, flocculation, and dewatering processes for success. It’s important to dispose of liquids in an environmentally friendly manner either by safely discarding them in sewers or rivers while solid components can be relegated to landfills under regulation restrictions.

Adhering to local rules and regulations is paramount throughout the entire disposal process as well as having necessary legal permits at hand to do so. Always uphold environmental compliance standards during any actions performed on these types of materials- consulting accomplished waste management professionals or qualified environmental experts can also prove useful towards achieving proper bentonite drilling mud disposal practices.

 

Bentonite Drilling Mud Suppliers

As a supplier, Zhejiang Camp Shinning is committed to providing high-quality organic Bentonite Drilling Mud specifically tailored for drilling mud applications. Their Bentonite Drilling Mud products are carefully selected and processed to meet the stringent requirements of drilling operations, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Zhejiang Camp Shinning understands the importance of consistent product quality and adheres to strict quality control measures throughout their manufacturing process. They source their bentonite from reliable and reputable mines, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of premium-grade Bentonite Drilling Mud.

By choosing Zhejiang Camp Shinning as a trusted supplier of bentonite drilling mud, customers can have confidence in the reliability, quality, and performance of their products. With their expertise, commitment to excellence, and dedication to customer satisfaction,  We stands out as a reputable and reliable supplier in the industry.

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