Loss circulation prevention in geothermal drilling by shape memory polymer

Magzoub, Musaab; Salehi, Saeed; Li, Guoqiang; Fan, Jizhou; Teodoriu, Catalin

doi:10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101943

Loss circulation prevention in geothermal drilling by shape memory polymer

Journal Article · Wed Sep 09 00:00:00 EDT 2020 · Geothermics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101943· OSTI ID:1848845

Magzoub, Musaab ^[1]; Salehi, Saeed ^[2]; Li, Guoqiang ^[3]; Fan, Jizhou ^[3]; Teodoriu, Catalin ^[2]

Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States); Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)
Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States)

Geothermal formations are naturally fractured with large fracture openings and networks. This can often lead to frequent drilling fluid loss events which is a major contributor to the cost and non-productive time in geothermal drilling. Development of smarter technologies and methods to tackle problem lost circulation is vital for geothermal drilling cost reduction required for geothermal energy to be recognized as a competitive alternative energy source. Mitigation of this problem and other drilling problems such as stuck pipe can minimize overall project cost. In this report, a thermoset shape memory polymer that can be activated by formation natural heat was assessed to seal near wellbore fractures in geothermal wells. The performance of the shape memory polymer (SMP) was evaluated using artificial fractures created in aluminum discs and cylindrical granite cores. Rheology and particle size distribution were considered. A novel testing setup was built for this work, which allows testing of sealing efficiency under dynamic conditions at high temperature. Analysis showed that the SMP has efficiently succeeded in forming a strong plug inside the fractures and stopped fluid loss at high sealing pressure. This smart loss circulation material can expand within the fractures to reduces non-drilling time and strengthen the wellbore in high-temperature drilling operations.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0008602

OSTI ID:: 1848845

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1779568

Journal Information:: Geothermics, Journal Name: Geothermics Journal Issue: C Vol. 89; ISSN 0375-6505

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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