Synthesis and performance evaluation of polymer-ceramic composite microcapsules as reservoir protectant for natural gas hydrate drilling.

ABSTRACT: Natural gas hydrate is a promising unconventional natural gas source due to its high energy density and huge global reserves. During exploitation, the drilling fluid may invade the hydrate formation and induce hydrate decomposition, causing reservoir damage. Herein, a novel reservoir protectant made by bio-degradable temporary plugging material (BDTPM) was developed in the form of polymer-ceramic composite microcapsules. As an additive to the drilling fluid, the BDTPM can minimize drilling fluid intrusion by plugging the reservoir during drilling and afterwards maximize permeability recovery by degrading the material. The particle size distribution was in the range of 1-130 μm. The optimal mass ratio between modified ceramic particles, ethyl cellulose and epoxy resin was found to be 4:2:1.

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442461 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature