The successful operations in the field of drilling requires high quality of the drilling fluids. The nanoparticle-based materials can be used in a variety of ways in the oilfield such as drilling fluids to enhance the efficiency of system. Drilling fluids play crucial role during the drilling operations. Nanoparticles [NPs] depict significant performance in the enhancement of the drilling fluid properties. The current manuscript summarizes the various types of nano-based drilling fluids for drilling operations. Nano-based drilling fluids are a new kind of fluids that are used to enhance the performance of working fluids. Graphene-based drilling fluids, carbon nanotube–based drilling fluid, and nanocellulose and its derivative-based drilling fluids investigated by various researchers are summarized in this review. Different reviews have been published on nano-based drilling fluids in literature, but few studies reported on nanoparticle-based fluids in drilling industry. Therefore, this review especially highlights the recent advances of nanoparticle-based fluids in drilling fluid system. The thermal conductivity, density, viscosity, and specific heat capacity of the nano-based drilling fluids are also critically discussed in this manuscript. Finally, this review indicates some future directions about nano-based drilling fluids in oil and gas exploration which will also give direction to young researchers to explore new kinds of drilling fluids in the drilling field. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
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Nanomaterials are engineered materials with at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm. Nanofluids—nanoscale colloidal suspensions containing various nanomaterials—have distinctive properties and offer unprecedented potential for various sectors such as the energy, cosmetic, aerospace and biomedical industries. Due to their unique physico-chemical properties, nanoparticles are considered as very good candidates for smart drilling fluid formulation, i.e., fluids with tailor-made rheological and filtration properties. However, due to the great risk of adapting new technologies, their application in oil and gas industry is not, to date, fully implemented. Over the last few years, several researchers have examined the use of various nanoparticles, from commercial to custom made particles, to formulate drilling fluids with enhanced properties that can withstand extreme downhole environments, particularly at high pressure and high temperature [HP/HT] conditions. This article summarizes the recent progress made on the use of nanoparticles as additives in drilling fluids in order to give such fluids optimal rheological and filtration characteristics, increase shale stability and achieve wellbore strengthening. Type, size and shape of nanoparticles, volumetric concentration, addition of different surfactants and application of an external magnetic field are factors that are critically evaluated and are discussed in this article. The results obtained from various studies show that nanoparticles have a great potential to be used as drilling fluid additives in order to overcome stern drilling problems. However, there are still challenges that should be addressed in order to take full advantage of the capabilities of such particles. Finally the paper identifies and discusses opportunities for future research.
Nanomaterials are engineered materials with at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm. Nanofluids—nanoscale colloidal suspensions containing various nanomaterials—have distinctive properties and offer unprecedented potential for various sectors such as the energy, cosmetic, aerospace and biomedical industries. Due to their unique physico-chemical properties, nanoparticles are considered as very good candidates for smart drilling fluid formulation, i.e., fluids with tailor-made rheological and filtration properties. However, due to the great risk of adapting new technologies, their application in oil and gas industry is not, to date, fully implemented. Over the last few years, several researchers have examined the use of various nanoparticles, from commercial to custom made particles, to formulate drilling fluids with enhanced properties that can withstand extreme downhole environments, particularly at high pressure and high temperature [HP/HT] conditions. This article summarizes the recent progress made on the use of nanoparticles as additives in drilling fluids in order to give such fluids optimal rheological and filtration characteristics, increase shale stability and achieve wellbore strengthening. Type, size and shape of nanoparticles, volumetric concentration, addition of different surfactants and application of an external magnetic field are factors that are critically evaluated and are discussed in this article. The results obtained from various studies show that nanoparticles have a great potential to be used as drilling fluid additives in order to overcome stern drilling problems. However, there are still challenges that should be addressed in order to take full advantage of the capabilities of such particles. Finally the paper identifies and discusses opportunities for future research.
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- Zisis Vryzas & Vassilios C. Kelessidis, 2017. "Nano-Based Drilling Fluids: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10[4], pages 1-34, April.
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What is the best drilling fluid?
In general, water-based muds are satisfactory for the less-demanding drilling of conventional vertical wells at medium depths, whereas oil-based muds are better for greater depths or in directional or horizontal drilling, which place greater stress on the drilling apparatus.
What is the disadvantages of oil
The initial cost of Oil-Based mud is high, especially those formulations based on mineral or synthetic fluids. Greater emphasis is also placed on environmental concerns when using Oil-Based mud as related to discharge of cuttings, loss of whole mud and disposal of the Oil-Based mud.
What are the uses of nanoparticles in drilling fluids?
Applications of nanomaterials in drilling fluids to minimize wellbore instability, prevent formation damage, improve thermal stability and conductivity, stabilize fluid rheology, improve hole cleaning, and minimize the chances of downhole string sticking have been reviewed.
What is the base fluid in a nanofluid?
A nanofluid is a fluid in which nanometer-sized particles, suspended in the base fluid, form a colloidal solution of nanoparticles in a base fluid. The nanoparticles used in nanofluids are typically made of metals, oxides, carbides, or carbon nanotubes, while the base fluids include water, ethylene glycol, and oil.