Evaluation of a Naturally-derived Deflocculant (Terminalia Chebula) in Bentonite Dispersions

The unwanted addition of salt to drilling causes flocculation which has an adverse effect on mud rheological properties. To treat the flocculated mud chemical, deflocculants are commonly used; however, their disadvantages such as negative environmental effects, lower tolerance to contamination, and...

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Main Authors: Jalal Neshat, Seyed Reza Shadizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Petroleum University of Technology 2016-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Oil & Gas Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://ijogst.put.ac.ir/article_15788_4570a906daf9f77743ee33d847fc1551.pdf