Laboratory study on the addition of banana midrib and kwikseal as LCM to the physical properties of mud at high temperature

Abstract

Drilling mud is a very important role in drilling operations, start over drilling until reaches the depth of the intended. In the importance of drilling mud, therefore there should have an analysis of potential problems that might happen in the process of the drilling, one of them is about the lost circulation. One of the ways to overcome the loss of drilling mud is to use LCM (Lost Circulation Material). In this study used Kwikseal and Banana Midrib as an ingredient LCM. Both of these materials into the fibrous material categories that have a little stiff texture so as inhibit the lost circulation in a way in the forced entry into the cracks and can clog the pores and close it to be able to cope with the onset of the lost circulation problem. In research was done three times experiment with the additional kwikseal and adding banana midrib. The results of the research are expected us to know how much composition kwikseal or banana midrib to be added to the mud and effective to overcome lost circulation. From the overall results obtained that the LCM Kwikseal has a better effect than the LCM Banana Midrib to reduce fluid loss at temperatures above 250°F.