Abstract:
A composition is provided which is especially useful as a fluid loss additive for acidic aqueous solutions. The composition is prepared by first mixing together an emulsifier, an oil soluble surfactant dispersing agent and a carrier oil. Clay particles are then dispersed in the mixture followed by an adhesive binder which functions to bind the clay particles together when screened out on a formation face.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for displacing drilling muds from boreholes. In the method, an organic liquid, gelled with a metal salt of an aliphatic substituted orthophosphate ester, is pumped into the hole through the casing or annulus to force the drilling mud out through the annulus or casing.