Aphronizer
A
is a co-associating surfactant package for enhancing
the shells structure of aphrons used in APHRON
ICS™ waterbase fluid technologies.
When used in conjunction with Aphronizer
B and Plastisizer the resultant aphrons show significant
resistance to compression as well as improved sealing
performance when compared to our first generation
aphrons built with Blue
Streak alone.
Typical
Physical properties
| Form |
Liquid
|
| Color |
Yellow |
| Specific
gravity |
1.06 |
| pH
(in water) |
7
- 8 |
| Solubility |
soluble
|
Applications
Initial treatment of APHRON ICS™ waterbase fluid technologies with Aphronizer
A is typically with 0.5 pounds per barrel.
Once the system has stabilized additional Aphronizer
A should be added at a 1.0 : 0.5 pounds
per barrel ratio (Blue
Streak to Aphronizer
A) until a 12 - 14 % by volume aphron concentration
is achieved in the circulating system.
Advantages
-
Enhanced
APHRON ICS™ waterbase fluid sealing
performance
-
No
negative effect on the APHRON ICS™ waterbase fluid rheology
-
performance
(LSRV)
-
Sealing
by the "Jamin effect"
-
"Micro-environment"
sealing
-
No
or very low solids content fluids
-
Minimally
invasive fluids
-
Improved
Loss Circulation Control
-
No
differential sticking
-
Quality
cement bonds
-
Optimized
well construction costs
Limitations
Precautions should be taken to keep the
product from freezing. Freezing will not affect
the performance of the product. If freezing should
occur, the product should be allowed to thaw and
care should be take to make sure the product is
well mixed before use. See the Material
Safety Data Sheet for more detailed information
concerning storage, handling, transportation, disposal
and safety requirements.
Packaging
and Storage
Aphronizer
A
is packaged in 5 gallon (18.9 liter) non-returnable
pails.
No
claim of personal safety is intended nor
implied by the use of the name Safe in this
product. Personnel handling this material
should read and follow all safety and handling
procedures set forth on the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
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