[HTML][HTML] Rheological behaviors of Na-montmorillonite considering particle interactions: a molecular dynamics study

S Zhang, D Tan, H Zhu, H Pei, B Shi - Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the rheology of bentonite suspensions is crucial for ensuring the safety of
engineering practices. However, the rheological mechanisms of bentonite remain unclear …

Fluid filtration and rheological properties of nanoparticle additive and intercalated clay hybrid bentonite drilling fluids

MM Barry, Y Jung, JK Lee, TX Phuoc… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2015 - Elsevier
The fluid filtration and rheological properties of low solid content (LSC) bentonite fluids
containing iron-oxide (Fe 2 O 3) nanoparticle (NP) additives and two different NP …

Nanoparticle-based drilling fluids for minimizing formation damage in HP/HT applications

O Mahmoud, HA Nasr-El-Din, Z Vryzas… - … and exhibition on …, 2016 - onepetro.org
Drilling fluid must fulfill various functions with a great impact on the drilling performance.
Drilling fluid invasion can cause formation damage. Good quality mudcakes can prevent …

Electrokinetic and rheological properties of Na-bentonite in some electrolyte solutions

O Duman, S Tunç - Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2009 - Elsevier
Electrokinetic and rheological properties of Na-bentonite suspensions were investigated in
the presence of various electrolyte solutions including LiCl, NaCl, KCl, NH4Cl, NaClO4 …

Rheology of sodium and calcium bentonite–water dispersions: Effect of electrolytes and aging time

B Abu-Jdayil - International journal of mineral processing, 2011 - Elsevier
Bentonitic clays are largely composed of the mineral montmorillonite. Today, bentonites are
used in different branches of industry, such as in drilling fluids, dyes, Pharmaceuticals …

Effect of pH and electrolyte on the rheology of aqueous Wyoming bentonite dispersions

VC Kelessidis, C Tsamantaki, P Dalamarinis - Applied Clay Science, 2007 - Elsevier
The influence of pH between 7.5 and 10.5, for 5% and 6.42% aqueous Wyoming bentonite
dispersions and of NaCl for 2%, 5% and 6.42% of Wyoming-bentonite in water for a range of …

Clay minerals in drilling fluids: functions and challenges

JR Zhang, MD Xu, GE Christidis, CH Zhou - Clay Minerals, 2020 - cambridge.org
The addition of clay minerals in drilling fluids modifies the dispersion's viscosity. In this
article, scientific advances related to the use of clays and clay minerals (bentonite …

Study of individual Na-montmorillonite particles size, morphology, and apparent charge

A Cadene, S Durand-Vidal, P Turq, J Brendle - Journal of colloid and …, 2005 - Elsevier
Size, morphology, and apparent charge of individual Na-montmorillonite particles of natural
MX-80 sodium montmorillonite were investigated in the present study by the use of three …

Effects of bentonite concentration and solution pH on the rheological properties and long-term stabilities of bentonite suspensions

KY Choo, K Bai - Applied Clay Science, 2015 - Elsevier
The influences of bentonite concentration and solution pH on the rheological properties and
long-term stabilities of bentonite suspensions were studied in this research. Rheological …

[HTML][HTML] Designing Smart drilling fluids using modified nano silica to improve drilling operations in Geothermal wells

C Martin, M Babaie, A Nourian, GG Nasr - Geothermics, 2023 - Elsevier
High pressure and high temperature (HPHT) conditions in geothermal wells have
necessitated the need to develop thermally stable geothermal drilling mud systems to …