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Gelled, Swelling, Sealing Agent – Lost Circulation Material |
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| Description: | |
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SwelLCM is a gelled, swelling, sealing agent used for extreme lost circulation. When placed within the loss zone, SwelLCM will swell and fill fractures and voids creating a solid inner matrix seal. |
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Can be used with all water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based muds. |
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| Benefits: | |
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Solves lost circulation problems
Eliminates risk of sidetracking hole, (as can occur with cement). Does not contaminate drilling fluid. Very low concentrations required. Initiates backup for E Z Squeeze, cement squeeze or conventional lost circulation material. SwelLCM can be solubilized and cleaned up through acidizing or oxidizing (high alkaline treatment). |
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Pump ahead of E Z Squeeze or cement job to initiate squeeze backup.
Open hole remedial lost circulation pill. Drilling or work over cased hole squeeze for sealing perforations or casing leaks. |
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| Mixing Requirements: | |
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Clean, isolated mixing tank and /or short-term storage tank (i.e. trip tank).
Cement pump unit may be needed for mud weights above 12 ppg or low volume pump rate. Mix in fresh water or drill water. |
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| Handling: | |
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For specific instructions, refer to label on product container and MSDS information. |
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| Packaging: | |
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SwelLCM is available in 10 pound plastic pails, 40 pails /pallet. |
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