INHIBI-SWELL LV

CLAY AND SHALE STABILISER

DESCRIPTION
Inhibi-Swell LV is a uniquely formulated individually designed one sack system that allows drilling of difficult geological formations which otherwise would have been impossible. Inhibi-Swell LV is a combination of select polymers and highly efficient clay inhibitors that together improve drilling conditions in formations such as water sensitive clays and shales.

    APPLICATIONS/FUNCTIONS
    Inhibi-Swell LV combines several properties that inhibit the active mechanism when drilling swollen hydrophobic formations, making them water repellent thereby stabilising the structures. Inhibi-Swell LV is specially formulated to provide clay inhibition, viscosity, lubricity and enhancing mild filtration control to promote borehole stability. Inhibi-Swell LV has been designed for use in all drilling activities.

    ADVANTAGES

  • Compatible with most drilling fluid additives
  • Stabilises water sensitive formations
  • Ideal for the preparation of a casing pack
  • Prevents fluid invasion into friable formations
  • Provides a stable wall cake
  • Prevents hole enlargement in fragile water sensitive formations
  • Improves core recovery
  • Easy to mix, will disperse into the mixing environment
  • Easy to monitor for efficiency
  • Effective in all water conditions

    TYPICAL PROPERTIES

  • Appearence: Off-white powder
  • pH (1 % solution): 8.0 – 9.0

    RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
    Normal use: 25 – 50kg per 1000 litres of water.

    Polymers such as EZEE-TROL, AUS-TROL, EZEE-PAC R & L, standard PACs, BIO-VIS and XAN-BORE can all be used in conjunction with INHIBI-SWELL LV at concentrations between 2 – 4 kg per 1000 litres of water to improve properties.

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