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Modified Drilling Starch CT-DRILSTARCH

CT DRILSTARCH Modified Drilling Starch API is a pre-gelatinized non fermenting Starch used to provide filtration Control in all types of water based Drilling Fluid Systems. It is a Non ionic natural Polymer and is highly effective in all waters including high salinity and high hardness waters. It Meets API 13A specifications for starch


APPLICATION

It is an economical and very effective filtration control additive. It works well in all water including fresh water, highly saline water, hard water and can be used effectively in most mud systems


ADVANTAGES

It provides economical Method of filtration Control.

Can be used in the full range of water types.

Stabilizes rheology.

Provides well bore stability and filtration control.

Non damaging to the formations


PROPERTIES:

Appearance: White to Cream Colored Free Flowing Powder Free from Extraneous Impurities

Moisture Content: 8% Max

4% Apparent Viscosity: 30 cps Max

Bulk Density: 0.75 – 0.95 Kg/ltr

Fermentation Test: 3 Days Stability Min


PERFORMANCE TEST

4% SALT WATER TEST

DOSE: 1.0% W/V ON MUD

FILTRATE (API 13A, SECTION 11.3A): 10 CC MAX

R 600 (API 13A, SECTION 11.3A): 18 MAX


SATURATED SALT WATER TEST

DOSE: 1.0% W/V ON MUD

FILTRATE (API 13A, SECTION 11.5): 10 CC MAX

R 600 (API 13A, SECTION 11.5): 20 MAX


RESIDUE GREATER THAN 200 MICROMETERS (API 13A, SECTION 11.7): NO RESIDUE


PACKAGING

CT-DRILSTARCH Modified Drilling Starch API is packed in 25 Kg HDPE Bags or multilayer Paper Bags

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