Comparison between carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA) as alternatives in fluid loss agent

• Main Author: Abd. Mutalibi, Efa Sofea
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85796/1/EfaSofeaAbdMutalibMSChE2018.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85796/; http://dms.library.utm.my:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:131658

In drilling operation, fluid loss can be defined when high hydro static pressure compared to formation pressure that caused the mud filtrate lost to the permeable formation. Fluid loss agent are used to control the process and avoid potential reservoir damage. Drilling fluid formulation has become i...