hollow glass beads with high compressive for lightweight cement slurries

hollow glass beads with high compressive for lightweight cement slurries,
hollow glass beads, lightweight cement slurries,
Hollow glass spheres, also known as glass bubbles, as a density reducing agent in a drilling fluid. In the field application, a proprietary oil-in-water emulsion fluid which contained hollow glass bubbles was used during the drilling of a producing interval. The oil-in-water emulsion provided a suitable fluid base, whereas the glass bubbles, by virtue of their low density, imparted a lower finished density than that of the corresponding base fluid. The density lowering capacity of the glass bubbles is proportional to the concentration of bubbles incorporated in the fluid.

In the field application, the fluid-glass bubble pair is stable, homogenous, and compatible through conventional mud motors, bits, surface cleaning equipment, and of such rheological and filtrate properties, as to lend itself to be used in low pressure reservoirs and in producing zones of high permeability.
Glass beads spherical structure, which has high hardness, smooth surface, such as features, rolling performance is good. Use it as drilling fluid additives, can play a role similar to the bearing in the ball, greatly reduce the frictional resistance of drill pipe, drilling fluid, fast bit drilling, improve the rate of penetration, and reduce the bit wear.
Now, in the exploration and development is difficult, purpose layer under the condition of buried depth, low formation pressure with application of glass beads in underbalance drilling has many advantages, one of the biggest advantages is the glass beads can improve drilling speed; From the shaft to the differential fluid pressure of formation fluid in the range of 0 ~ 6.9 Mpa, the common drilling method in sandstone, limestone, shale drilling efficiency would lower 70 ~ 80%, and the glass beads can reduce wellbore pressure significantly improve drilling efficiency.

Xingtai Kehui Trading Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive-company integrating production, sales, and procurement. The company and the factory are located in Xingtai City, Hebei Province, which has a long history and rich in minerals. Currently, the company’s products include fly ash, cenospheres, perlite, hollow glass microsphere,macro synthetic fiber etc., the application of the products is designed to refractory insulation materials, building materials, petroleum industry, insulation materials, coating industry, aerospace and space development, plastic industry, glass fiber reinforced plastic products and packaging materials.
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Hollow glass beads are often used as lightweight additives in cement slurries. These beads are typically made of glass and have a hollow interior, which contributes to their low density. Here are some key points regarding the use of hollow glass beads in lightweight cement slurries:

Density Reduction: The primary purpose of incorporating hollow glass beads is to reduce the overall density of the cement slurry. This is particularly beneficial in applications where lower-density materials are required, such as in lightweight construction or oil and gas well cementing.

Improved Insulation: The hollow nature of the beads provides insulation properties, making cement slurries with these beads suitable for applications where thermal insulation is desired.

Strength and Durability: While hollow glass beads contribute to reduced density, they are designed to maintain the strength and durability of the cement slurry. This allows for the creation of lightweight yet structurally sound materials.

Enhanced Flow Properties: Hollow glass beads can improve the flow characteristics of cement slurries. This is important for applications such as well cementing in the oil and gas industry, where the slurry needs to flow easily into the wellbore.

Application in Oil and Gas Industry: Lightweight cement slurries with hollow glass beads are commonly used in the oil and gas industry for cementing operations. They help address challenges associated with high-density formations and reduce the risk of wellbore damage.

Customizable Formulations: The use of hollow glass beads allows for the formulation of cement slurries with varying densities to meet specific project requirements.

We can offer various types of glass microspheres with compressive strength ranging from 4000 Psi to 8000 Psi, even higher up to 12000 Psi, and 18000 Psi. Please contact us if you are interested. We would be happy to assist you!