Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA) is a widely used polymer in the oil and gas industry due to its lesser cost and good water solubility. PHPA is used as a functional additive in water-based drilling fluids. The PHPA mud system stabilizes shale formations and influences cuttings and wellbore stability. We have several grades to offer to meet our client’s need with variants.
Sr. No | Particular | Results |
---|---|---|
1 | Appearance | Granular Solid |
2 | Color | White |
3 | Ionic Character | Anionic |
4 | Charge density | Very High |
5 | Molecular Weight | 24M+ |
6 | Approx Bulk Density | 0.6-0.9 |
7 | Brookfield Viscosity (cP) at 5.0 g/l | 5000-8000 |
8 | Storage Temp (c) | 0-35 |
Sr. No | Particular | Requirement | Results |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Physical STATE | The material shall be in the form of free flowing powder, free from lumps and visible impurities. | Free flowing powder |
2 | Moisture Content | at 105 ± 2 0C percent by mass 7.0 (Maximum) | 6.7 |
3 | Ionic Character | Anionic | Anionic |
4 | Relative Dispersibility of Bentonite Pellets in 0.2% (w/v) Polymer Solution at 60 ± 5 0C with respect to Distilled water. | 175 (Maximum) | 174 |
5 | Degree of Hydrolysis,as Determined by Electrometric Titration, percent by mass | 20.0 to 40.0 | 31.0 |
6 | Apparent Viscosity of 0.2% (w/v) Polymer Solution in Distilled Water using a Fann VG Meter or Equivalent, cP: (i) At 24 ± 2 0C (ii)After aging at 110 ± 2 0C for 18 hours. |
9 (Minimum) Shall not be less than 80% of the value obtained at 6 (i). |
10.0 9.0 |
7 | Effect on 4 cP Bentonite Suspension at 0.2% (w/v) Polymer Concentration: (i) Apparent Viscosity at 24 ± 2 0C and pH 9.0, cP (ii) Apparent Viscosity after aging at 140 ± 2 0C for 24 hours, cP |
15 (min) Shall not be less than 80% of the value obtained at 7 (i). |
17.0 15.3 |
Sr. No | Particular | Results |
---|---|---|
1 | Appearance | Viscous Milky Liquid |
2 | Generic Name | Copolymer of Acrylamide |
3 | Ionic Character | Anionic |
4 | Charge density | Medium |
5 | Brookfield Viscosity (Cps) | 500-2000 |
6 | UL Viscosity (Cps) | 5.5- 7.5 |
7 | % NVS | 33- 40 |
8 | Specific Gravity | 0.98- 1.05 |
9 | Storage Temperature C | 0 c – 35 C |
10 | Shelf Life (Months)* | 6 Months |