Quik-Trol LV

MODIFIED NATURAL CELLULOSIC MATERIAL

QUIK-TROL LV modified natural cellulosic polymer can provide filtration control in most water-based drilling fluids without substantially increasing viscosity. QUIK-TROL LV modified natural cellulosic polymer when added to a QUIK-GEL or BORE-GEL slurry, yields a drilling mud system suitable for drilling in sandy formation. QUIK-TROL LV modified natural cellulosic polymer can be added to vegetable or mineral oil to provide an oil-based fluid suspension, which can be poured into drill string directly.

•  NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified
• Can reduce fluid loss without significantly increasing fluid viscosity
• Effective in fresh-, brackish-, and salt-water based drilling fluids
• Effective in small quantities for filtration control
• Non-fermenting and compatible with other Baroid drilling fluid additives
• Resistant to harsh environments and contaminants

 

The use of QUIK-TROL LV polymer assists or promotes the following:

• Provide filtration control in fresh or brackish water-based drilling fluids
• Encapsulate shale to prevent swelling and disintegration
• Borehole stability in water sensitive formations
• Decrease rod chatter, rotational torque and circulating pressure
• Improve hole cleaning and core recovery

 

Appearance: White, free-flowing powder
pH (1% aqueous solution): 7.75
 

Using a Venturi Mixer, or into vortex of a high-speed stirrer, add slowly and uniformly to the entire circulating system.

Approximate Amounts of QUIK-TROL LV cellulosic polymer Added to Water Based Fluids
Added to fresh or salt water	lb/100 gal	kg/m³
To help stabilize water sensitive formation To help reduce torque and lower circulating pressure	3-7 0.5-2	4-8.5 0.6-2.4
Added to QUIK-GEL slurry (25 lb/100 gallons) or (30 kilograms per m³)	lb/100 gal	kg/m³
To help reduce filtration rate and improve borehole stability	0.5-2.0	0.6-2.4
Added to BORE-GEL slurry (35 lb/100 gallons) or (42 kilograms per m³)	lb/100 gal	kg/m³
To help reduce filtration rate and improve borehole stability	0.5-2.0	0.6-2.4

Note: Very salty waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL LV cellulosic polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL LV cellulosic polymer should be mixed in fresh water before it is added to very salty water.
 

QUIK-TROL LV cellulosic polymer is packaged in a 20-lb plastic can containing 10 airtight sealed plastic bags. Each bag contains 2-lb (0.91 kg). QUIK-TROL LV polymer is also available in 40-lb plastic cans.