Potentials of Musa Sapientum, Solanum Tuberosum and Elaeis Guineensis as additive to water base mud

Abstract

Oil and gas sector plays vital roles in global economy and energy, and drilling operation is undoubtedly a critical component as drilling fluid is essential during drilling operations. In order to achieve safe and successful drilling operations, optimal drilling fluid is required. Drilling fluids are complex heterogeneous fluid having diverse functionality with chemical additives to enable ultimate performance. Though, these additives expensive, but none-biodegradable. This led to search for environment-friendly additive. This study explored locally sourced degradable agricultural wastes form Banana (musa sapientum) Potato,(solanum tuberosum) and Palm head (elaeis guineensis) as alternative to conventional additives in enhancing the properties of a simple water-based mud. The agricultural wastes were characterized using the FTIR and SEM-EDS, for chemical and elemental composition, respectively. Varying concentration (1g, 2g, 3g, 4g and 5g) of these additives were used at temperature 250C, 400C, 600C, and 800C and aging time of 24hours, 48 hours and 72 hours to were determine rheological and filtration properties, using the API Recommended Practice 13B-1. Results revealed that rheological and filtration properties of water-based mud improved as the concentration of additives increases. The use of these additives is not only environmentally friendly but also economically efficient than other chemical-based additives.