Cement Extenders Mechanisms & Chemistry

As mentioned in Cementing Additives article, cement extenders are used to reduce cement slurry density & increase slurry yield ( Check also: oil well cement properties). The most common cement extenders chemicals are: Cement Extenders Clays Clay minerals are hydrous aluminum silicates of the phyllosilicate group (Hurlbut, 1971), in which the silica tetrahedra are arranged …

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Cement Retarders Mechanism & Chemicals

Like Cement Slurry Acceleration, the mechanisms of Portland cement retardation are still a subject of controversy. Several theories have been proposed, but none fully explains the retardation process by itself. Two principal factors must be considered: the chemical nature of the cement retarders and the cement phase (silicate or aluminate) upon which the retarder acts. …

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Cement Slurry Accelerators Mechanism & Chemistry

Many inorganic salts are accelerators of Portland cement Slurry. Chloride salts are used most frequently. Other salts that have an accelerating effect include carbonates, silicates (especially sodium silicate), aluminates, nitrates, sulfates, thiosulfates, and alkaline bases [e.g., sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH)]. Ca2+ > Mg2+ > Li+ > Na+ > H2O OH– …

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Cement Bond Log Guide For Cementing Evaluation

A cement bond log (CBL) measures the amplitude or attenuation of waves propagating axially along with a casing. The attenuation of the wave depends upon the materials on both sides of the casing: mud inside the casing and cement in the annular space. The effect is more pronounced on the casing-cement interface than on the …

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Balanced Cement Plug Guide In Oil & Gas Wells

The main application of balanced Cement plugs is to secure a well and cure mud losses, prior to a side track or in the course of Well Abandonment. The spotting of the plugs inside the casing (Check our guide for Casing Design Calculations Steps) or in the open hole will be through drill pipe with …

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Squeeze Cementing Remedial Job Design & Procedure

In this type of remedial cementing job procedure (Cementing in drilling), we are forcing the slurry through openings in the casing or casing liner (One of Types Of Casing). In this article, we will discuss in detail the remedial squeeze cementing job techniques as hesitation, bradenhead squeeze, design & cement retainer procedure. We will also …

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Primary Cementing Operations In Oil & Gas Wells

In the upcoming paragraphs, we shall handle the most important factors to consider while Cementing designing, and performing successful Primary Cementing Casing operations jobs while drilling oil & gas wells (Cementing in drilling). Cement Formulation And Mud Conditioning To achieve a successful displacement, channeling of the cement in the annulus should be avoided which can …

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Gas & Oil Well Cement Properties

Cementing is the most important non-drilling function performed by the Drilling Foreman. Poor cementing properties & techniques used in oil and gas wells can cause countless drilling problems if the bottom joint of the surface pipe is lost. It can also cause costly remedial operations or loss of holes. A bad cement job can make …

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Cementing Calculations- 7 Steps & Spreadsheets

Upon completion of the oil well casing cementing & slurry calculations article, you should be familiar with the following: Important Links To Read To Understand How To Perform Oil Well Casing Cementing Calculations Step By Step Perform Casing Cementing Calculations & Procedures Seven critical oil well cement calculations need to be made with every surface …

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Casing Cement Slurry Volume & Weight Calculation

Adding Cementing additives is one of the variables influencing the base fluid density. This density ought to be gathered for additive concentration when deciding hydrostatic pressure. This part will provide you with many terms to assist you with density calculations. After completing the Cement Slurry Volume Calculation Article, you shall understand the following: Density Density …

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