Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil

This paper describes a development in the technology of fluids used for drilling oil and gas wells. The development relates to the use of novel fluids based on a Malaysian palm oil derivative as an alternative to oil based drilling fluids.The advantages of using oil based drilling fluids are well do...

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Main Authors: Samsuri, Ariffin, Johari, Ahmad Shukri
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Language:English
Published: 1993
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spelling my.utm.36122017-08-27T03:01:53Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/3612/ Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil Samsuri, Ariffin Johari, Ahmad Shukri TP Chemical technology This paper describes a development in the technology of fluids used for drilling oil and gas wells. The development relates to the use of novel fluids based on a Malaysian palm oil derivative as an alternative to oil based drilling fluids.The advantages of using oil based drilling fluids are well documented. However, there is increasing awareness of the serious environmental problems associated with these fluids. This has led to restrictions on the use of oil based drilling fluids in many parts of the world. The ultimate objective must be to eliminate the use of diesel and mineral oil based drilling fluids. There have been significant developments in the technology of water based drilling fluids but there are still many situations where the properties of oil based drilling fluids are required. The Malaysian palm oil derivative can be used to replace mineral oil in the formulation of oil based drilling fluids. These fluids are technically equivalent to oil based muds but are essentially non-toxic, readily biodegradable and based on a renewable raw material that is available locally and in large quantities. The chemistry of the palm oil derivative is described in comparison to that of diesel and mineral oils. Studies on the environmental impact of oil based drilling fluids cuttings are discussed. Biodegradation data is presented which indicates that sea bed recovery should be much more rapid using palm oil drilling fluids than conventional oil based drilling fluids. The formulation and properties of the new fluids are describes with some emphasis on their ability to withstand contamination. It is concluded that fluids based on Malaysian palm oil will form effective alternatives to diesel and mineral oil based drilling fluids in many situations. 1993 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/3612/1/SKMBT_60007052215451.pdf Samsuri, Ariffin and Johari, Ahmad Shukri (1993) Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil. In: 1993 Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition, 22 July 1992. http://www.spe.org/events/en/2016/conference/16apog/homepage.html?redirected_via=/events/apogce/2016/
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Samsuri, Ariffin
Johari, Ahmad Shukri
Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
description This paper describes a development in the technology of fluids used for drilling oil and gas wells. The development relates to the use of novel fluids based on a Malaysian palm oil derivative as an alternative to oil based drilling fluids.The advantages of using oil based drilling fluids are well documented. However, there is increasing awareness of the serious environmental problems associated with these fluids. This has led to restrictions on the use of oil based drilling fluids in many parts of the world. The ultimate objective must be to eliminate the use of diesel and mineral oil based drilling fluids. There have been significant developments in the technology of water based drilling fluids but there are still many situations where the properties of oil based drilling fluids are required. The Malaysian palm oil derivative can be used to replace mineral oil in the formulation of oil based drilling fluids. These fluids are technically equivalent to oil based muds but are essentially non-toxic, readily biodegradable and based on a renewable raw material that is available locally and in large quantities. The chemistry of the palm oil derivative is described in comparison to that of diesel and mineral oils. Studies on the environmental impact of oil based drilling fluids cuttings are discussed. Biodegradation data is presented which indicates that sea bed recovery should be much more rapid using palm oil drilling fluids than conventional oil based drilling fluids. The formulation and properties of the new fluids are describes with some emphasis on their ability to withstand contamination. It is concluded that fluids based on Malaysian palm oil will form effective alternatives to diesel and mineral oil based drilling fluids in many situations.
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author Samsuri, Ariffin
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title Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
title_short Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
title_full Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
title_fullStr Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
title_full_unstemmed Drilling fluids based on a derivative of Malaysian palm oil
title_sort drilling fluids based on a derivative of malaysian palm oil
publishDate 1993
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