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PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
QUICKSEAL® is a lost circulation material.
VIDEO PRESENTATION
01 / APPLICATION
Description & application
QUICKSEAL® is a lost circulation material comprising a blend of organic cellulose fibres that vary in size and shape. It is designed in three grades: Fine, Medium and Coarse.
Because of its varying particle sizes and shapes, the supplied product information describes QUICKSEAL® as effective in curing lost circulation when fractures, vugs or cavernous zones are encountered.
QUICKSEAL GRADES
- 01
FINE
Seepage → partial losses
The fine grade is described for seepage to partial-loss situations.
- 02
MEDIUM
Medium / fine fractures
The medium grade is described for eliminating medium-to-fine fractures and porous zones. The reference states that it can be pumped with most nozzle bits.
- 03
COARSE
Large fractures / high permeability
The coarse grade is presented for curing large fractures and highly permeable formations. It can be spotted through large jets or open pipe.
02 / SUPPLY
Packaging
40 lb
18.14 kg
QUICKSEAL® is packaged in multi-wall bags.
03 / TREATMENT
Recommended treatment
The supplied reference states that 30–40 ppb of QUICKSEAL® should be added to a 40–50 bbl pill and spotted opposite the loss zone, preferably through open-ended drill pipe.
For QUICKSEAL® Medium and Coarse, the supplied product information states that a concentration of 30–40 ppb has proven effective in a vugular formation loss zone.
04 / SPECIFICATION
Physical & chemical properties
- Form
- Mixed fibrous materials
- Hygroscopic
- No
- pH in water
- 8 ± 0.5
- Solubility
- Insoluble
- Specific gravity
- 0.9 – 1.2
- Flammability
- Non-flammable — no fire or explosion
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
05 / STEWARDSHIP
Environmental safety, handling & shipping
Normal precautions should be used for employee protection when handling chemical products.
The use of an appropriate respirator, gloves, goggles and apron is recommended for employee comfort and protection.