Liqui Trol
LIQUI-TROL viscosifer is a free-flowing, liquid suspension of a modified natural cellulosic polymer, in an ultra-clean oil. LIQUI-TROL viscosifer of polymer when added to a QUIK-GEL or BORE-GEL slurry, yields a drilling mud system suitable for drilling in water sensitive formations.
- Effective in fresh water, salt water and brackish water-based drilling fluids
- Effective in small quantities for filtration control
- Non-fermenting
- Compatible with other Baroid drilling fluid additives
- Resistant to harsh environments and contaminants
Application
- Can provide filtration control in fresh or brackish water-based drilling fluids
- Can promote borehole stability in water sensitive formations
- Can pour a slug of concentrate into drill string directly to sweep the hole
- Can minimize rotational torque and circulating pressure
- Can improve hole cleaning and core recovery
- Can stiffen the foam to improve cuttings transport in air/gel-foam drilling
- Can reduce air requirements, uphole velocity and borehole annulus pressure
Typical Properties
Appearance: Off-white, free-flowing, viscous fluid
Specific gravity: 0.98
pH (0.3% solution): 9.0
Flash Point, PMCC °F, °C: 185, (85)
Pour Point, °F (°C): 35, (1.7)
Freeze Point, °F (°C): -40, (-40)
Mixing & Handling
Using Venturi Mixer, or into vortex of a high-speed stirrer, add slowly and uniformly to entire circulating system.
Used to slug down the rods to produce a high viscosity hole-cleaning sweep.
| Added to fresh or salt water | qt/100 gal | liters/m³ |
|---|---|---|
| To help stabilize water sensitive formation | 4 – 6 | 10 – 15 |
| To help reduce torque and lower circulating pressure | 2 – 4 | 5 – 10 |
| Added to QUIK-GEL slurry (25 pounds per 100 gallons) (30 kilograms per m³) | qt/100 gal | liters/m³ |
| To help enhance drilling mud fluid properties | 1 – 2 | 2.5 – 5 |
| To help improve drilling mud suspension and stabilization capabilities | 2 – 4 | 5 – 10 |
| Added to injection liquid in air/foam drilling | qt/100 gal | liters/m³ |
| To help improve foam performance and hole cleaning | 1 – 4 | 2.5 – 10 |
Note: Salt water may require twice as much LIQUI-TROL viscosifier or polymer as fresh water. Preferably, LIQUI-TROL should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.
Packaging & Controls
LIQUI-TROL viscosifier or polymer is packaged in 5-gal (19-liter) plastic pails.
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