Experimental Investigation of the Rheology and pH of Drilling Mud Using Sugarcane Bagasse
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https://doi.org/10.38032/scse.2025.3.86Keywords:
Cellulose, Drilling Mud, Hemicellulose, Lignin, Rheology, Sugarcane BagasseAbstract
Drilling is the most important part of petroleum production. In Bangladesh, water-based mud is mostly used instead of oil-based mud in drilling operations, which has both environmental and economic benefits. Different additives are added to drilling mud to improve its properties. The waste generated during drilling operations is considerable and negatively affects the surrounding environment. The utilization of these additives substantially elevates the costs associated with the drilling process. This investigation aims to design a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly drilling mud. Specifically, it seeks to analyze of the rheology and pH of water base mud with two size particle one is less than 125 µm another is higher than 400 µm utilizing it with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5% (w/v) of sugarcane bagasse (SCB) enhances rheology at a 4% w/v concentration by forming hydrogen bonds between cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, creating a strong three-dimensional network. This network acts as a glue, while the optimal pH ensures fine particle dispersion in SCB.
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