The effects of viscosifiers on Terengganu k-shale hydration

Operational experience showed that drilling through reactive and sensitive shale formations will result in well bore instability problems. Borehole instability can result from erosion, swelling and dispersion of formation clays. It will cause many problems such as stuck pipe, high torque and drag, b...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Abdul Razak (Author), Ng, Chong Yeow (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, UTM, 2001.
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