DESCRIPTION
AO-EPC is an enhanced performance clay
for use primarily in low aromatic content all-oil drilling systems.
Packaging is in 50 lb or 25 kg sacks.
ADVANTAGES
- Demonstrates high gelling efficiency, thixotropic development,
and high, low shear rate viscosities
- Effective in 100% oil formulations when combined with
AO-Activator
- Yields quickly at low shear
- Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment
PROPERTIES
| Color: |
Very Light Cream |
| Form: |
Free Flowing Powder |
| Bulk Density, lb/ft 3: |
42 |
| Free Moisture, % wt loss at 105°C: |
2% Max |
| Dry Sieve, -200 mesh: |
85% |
COMPARATIVE CLAY LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES
|
SAMPLE
|
INITIAL LSRV, 0.0636
sec -1 ,
cP
|
|
AO-EPC
|
46,700
|
|
1
|
36,200
|
|
2
|
25,200
|
|
3
|
20,000
|
|
4
|
6,600
|
|
5
|
5,500
|
|
6
|
1,260
|
| Formulation: |
|
| 350 mL Low aromatic hydrocarbon |
|
| 7.5 lb/bbl Organophilic clay |
|
1.0 mL AO-Activator
|