18672094. SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Polymer-Grafted Graphene Particle in Aqueous-Based Drilling Fluid
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ashok Santra of The Woodlands TX (US)
Carl Thaemlitz of Cypress TX (US)
SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18672094 titled 'SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a composition involving a polymer-grafted graphene particle in an aqueous-based drilling fluid, used in drilling operations.
Key Features and Innovation
- Composition includes a polymer-grafted graphene particle in an aqueous-based drilling fluid.
- Graphene particle has at least one side with a grafted polymer.
- Method involves introducing the drilling fluid into a wellbore and circulating it during drilling.
- Drilling fluid contains a range of polymer-grafted graphene particles.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various drilling operations in industries such as oil and gas exploration, geothermal drilling, and mining.
Problems Solved
This technology improves the efficiency and performance of drilling operations by enhancing the properties of the drilling fluid.
Benefits
- Increased drilling efficiency
- Enhanced properties of the drilling fluid
- Improved wellbore stability
Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in the oil and gas industry, geothermal energy sector, and mining operations to optimize drilling processes and achieve better results.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior research on polymer-grafted graphene particles in drilling fluids to understand the existing knowledge in this field.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on the latest advancements in polymer-grafted graphene particles and their applications in drilling fluids for continuous improvement in drilling technologies.
Questions about Polymer-Grafted Graphene Particle in Aqueous-Based Drilling Fluid
What are the environmental implications of using polymer-grafted graphene particles in aqueous-based drilling fluids?
The environmental impact of this technology should be assessed to ensure sustainability and compliance with regulations.
How does the presence of polymer-grafted graphene particles affect the rheological properties of the drilling fluid?
Understanding the influence of these particles on the fluid's behavior is crucial for optimizing drilling operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A composition that includes a polymer-grafted graphene particle and aqueous-based drilling fluid is provided. At least one side of the graphene particle comprises a grafted polymer. A method of using an aqueous-based drilling fluid is also provided. The method includes introducing the aqueous-based drilling fluid into a wellbore and circulating the aqueous-based drilling fluid during drilling operations. The drilling fluid includes a polymer-grafted graphene particle and aqueous-based drilling fluid. At least one side of the graphene particle comprises a grafted polymer. The aqueous-based drilling fluid includes a range of from about 0.01 ppb to 10 ppb of the polymer-grafted graphene particle.
