Diseño de lodo base silicato que cumpla condiciones operativas para la sección de 16’’ : diseño de lodo base silicato que cumpla condiciones operativas para la sección de 16” usando como modificador reológico el sílice coloidal.

Abstract

The Curricular Integration Work focuses on the meticulous design of a drilling fluid to address the complex challenges inherent in drilling a 16"" section. The main objective is to develop an innovative silicate base fluid, with colloidal silica as a rheological modifier, with the intention of enhancing performance and efficiency throughout the drilling process. During the research, a comprehensive analysis of the composition and rheological properties of various types of sodium silicate base fluids was conducted to assess their suitability for addressing the specific conditions encountered in drilling the 16"" section. Additionally, a thorough review of specialized literature was conducted to fully understand the different additives available and their impact on modifying the rheological properties of the fluid. Detailed laboratory experiments were carried out to incorporate colloidal silica into the sodium silicate base fluid, meticulously evaluating its influence on critical parameters such as viscosity, thixotropy, and fluid stability. The results of these experiments were analyzed in depth to determine the optimal concentrations of the modifier and its effect on the suspension capacity of solids during the drilling process. It is anticipated that this innovative formulation of sodium silicate base fluid with colloidal silica as a rheological modifier will not only improve efficiency in drilling the 16"" section but also contribute to reducing both the time required and the costs associated with the operation as a whole.