Universal Drilling Fluids

Potassium Lignite Manufacturer in India

UNIVERSAL offers a line of thinners and dispersants that are specially designed to modify the relationship between the viscosity and percentage of solids in drilling fluids. UNIVERSAL provides thinners for most water-, oil-, and synthetic-base drilling fluids. We are the best and quality thinners and dispersants manufacturer in India

POTASSIUM LIGNITE- UNITEMP-K

Potassium lignite is the humic acid of leonardite treated with potassium hydroxide and used for use in potassium systems to control rheology, reduce fluid loss, and provide potassium for shale inhibition. UNITEMP-K  is a specially formulated modified lignite compound. compatible with all water-base mud systems but it is developed especially for use in potassium-based mud systems.

Advantage

  • UNITEMP-K acts as both a dispersant and fluid loss control agent in high-temperature, high-pressure drilling
  • It will maintain effectiveness over a wide pH range in either fresh or saltwater mud systems.

Applications

Primarily UNITEMP-K finds application in Potassium based inhibitive mud systems as a filtration control agent (Both at API and HPHT stipulated conditions) and as a deflocculant. It is also used in freshwater, brackish, sea, and saltwater mud systems for the same purposes. Furthermore, this maintains stability at temperatures above 200ºC and is an excellent emulsifier of oil in water emulsion fluids even at high bottom hole temperatures in deep wells. It also facilities effective shale stabilization in the water system when used in high concentrations.

Physical Properties


Physical appearanceBlack, free flowing powder
pH (2% Saln.)  9.0-10.5
Moisture10%
Solubility in Water60% Minimum
Potassium Contain (%)

Particle size Fraction (60MESH)

Specific Gravity

4.00 Minimum

15% Min. retained

1.70@ (20°C)

Recommended Treatment for Potassium Lignite

UNITEMP-K may be added to the system through the mixing hopper. Depending on viscosity and fluid loss requirements, 1 to 6 lb/bbl (2.85 to 17.1 kg/m³) may be required. Improved HTHP filtration control and rheological stability under adverse conditions, such as high temperatures, may require greater concentrations. It requires pH 9.5 or greater. This helps improve the mud system and product performance.

 

Mud Performance

 

 

Limitations

  • Most effective in alkaline systems with a pH of 9.5 or above
  • Contains chrome which may not be acceptable for all applications, depending on local environmental regulations and considerations

Toxicity and Handling

Bioassay information is available upon request. Additionally, while handling this industrial chemical, wear a piece of protective equipment and observe the necessary precautions as described in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

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