TC 20.59.59-238-68836796-2018

ELASTOKOR Polymer for Wellbore Stabilization and Lost Circulation Control

High Performance Water Based Drilling Fluid
ELASTOKOR Polymer for Formation Sealing, Stabilization, and Lost Circulation Control

Product description

ELASTOKOR is a specially developed polymer composition for effective plugging of pores and channels to reduce drilling fluid losses.
The product forms an elastic, durable filter cake on the wellbore wall, stabilizes the wellbore and reduces formation permeability, which helps reduce lost circulation and improve wellbore wall stability in difficult geological conditions

Physical Properties and Chemical Composition

Polymer composition based on a synthetic water-dispersible polymer

Benefits

ELASTOKOR: an elastic impermeable filter cake against lost circulation and differential sticking
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    Forms an elastic impermeable film on the wellbore wall
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    Highly efficient as a sealing material for reducing lost circulation
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    Improves wellbore wall stability, reducing the risk of cavings and washouts
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    Disperses rapidly in water, simplifying product preparation and dosing at the wellsite
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    Can be used in both fresh-water and salt-saturated fluids, giving flexibility in system design
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    Wide application temperature range - up to 180 °C - allowing use in high-temperature wells

Application and Dosage Recommendations

Recommended loadings of ELASTOKOR as a sealing material are 2–8 kg/m³ of drilling fluid, depending on formation geology, the nature of washouts/vugs and the mechanical bridging and settling (particulate) materials used
  • For maximum effect, it is important to ensure even distribution of the product in the drilling fluid and, where necessary, to combine it with other bridging agents, adapting the system to the specific formation and drilling conditions

Packaging and Storage Conditions

ELASTOKOR is packed in 25 kg bags. Store in dry, warm rooms away from moisture and heating appliances, preventing wetting and mechanical damage to the packaging

Safety Requirements

Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used when handling ELASTOKOR: protective gloves, safety glasses and, if necessary, a respirator. Read the product Safety Data Sheet before use and strictly follow its requirements for handling, storage and disposal

Q&A from Oil Energy Experts

ELASTOKOR is a sealing polymer complex designed to effectively close pores and channels in the formation in order to reduce drilling fluid losses. The product forms an elastic, durable filter cake on the wellbore wall, stabilizes the wellbore and reduces formation permeability, which helps reduce lost circulation and the risk of complications during drilling and workover