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TC 20.59.59-224-68836796-2018
NRG DRILL BEADS Mechanical Friction Reducer for Drilling Fluids
Product description
NRG DRILL BEADS are perfectly spherical polymer beads designed to mechanically reduce drillstring friction while drilling.
The product reduces torque and equipment wear, lowers the risk of differential sticking and is compatible with most types of drilling fluids
Physical Properties and Chemical Composition
Mechanical friction reducer based on perfectly spherical copolymer beads
Benefits
- -1-Effectively reduces friction of the drillstring and steerable tools
- -2-Minimizes wear of drill pipe and surface equipment
- -3-Reduces torque and helps prevent overpulls (tight spots) while drilling
- -4-Compatible with water-based and synthetic-based drilling fluids
- -5-Reduces the risk of differential sticking by lowering contact forces
- -6-Non-abrasive; does not damage equipment or circulation system components
Application and Dosage Recommendations
- NRG DRILL BEADS are effective at concentrations of 5 to 15 kg/m³ of drilling fluid, depending on the required rheological and friction characteristics of the system
- After the initial treatment, the product generally requires periodic top-up treatments to compensate for losses to the formation (filter cake) and at the solids-control equipment.
- It is recommended to select the optimum concentration based on laboratory friction and torque tests, and to monitor the bead content in the circulation system taking into account the efficiency of the solids-control equipment
Packaging and Storage Conditions
NRG DRILL BEADS are supplied in multi-layer moisture-proof bags of 22.68 kg (50 lb) on pallets. Store in dry rooms protected from precipitation, avoiding mechanical damage to the packaging and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
Q&A from Oil Energy Experts
Q&A from Oil Energy Experts
NRG DRILL BEADS are a mechanical friction reducer based on perfectly spherical copolymer beads, added to the drilling fluid to reduce drillstring friction. The product reduces torque, lowers equipment wear and helps prevent overpulls and differential sticking, particularly in deviated and horizontal sections of the wellbore
The spherical NRG DRILL BEADS act as mechanical "micro ball bearings" between the drillstring and the wellbore wall, reducing the contact area and contact force. This lowers the friction coefficient, reduces the required torque and helps ensure smoother sliding of the string in difficult sections of the well
After the initial treatment of the drilling fluid, NRG DRILL BEADS generally require periodic top-up treatments to compensate for product losses through filtration, bridging into the formation and at the solids-control equipment. The frequency and volume of top-ups depend on the specific circulation layout, the solids-control equipment settings and the rate of cuttings generation while drilling
Standard personal protective equipment should be used when handling NRG DRILL BEADS: safety glasses, gloves and, if necessary, respiratory protection. Avoid contact of the beads with eyes and the respiratory tract, and follow the general industrial safety requirements set out in the product Safety Data Sheet and internal company procedures
Discuss your application requirements with our technical team and request a product sample for laboratory testing
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