DESCRIPTION
The Bridgesal-Ultra System is composed
of two basic products, Bridgesal-Ultra and
Bridgesal-Ultra SF. These new products are
improvements of the popular Bridgesal-Plus
completion and workover fluids. Incorporating an increased
concentration of bridging particles below 10 microns in combination
with broad particle distributions of 120 and 325 mesh, the Bridgesal-Ultra products are able to provide
improved filtrate control with a significant reduction in polymer
levels.
Recognized throughout the world as the premier fluid loss
control system, the new Bridgesal-Ultra
and Bridgesal-Ultra SF can be used
for:
- Lost circulation pills
- Perforating fluid loss pills
- Pre/post gravel pack fluid loss pills
- Sealing annular leaks in casing
Normally, the Bridgesal-Ultra products
are mixed in saturated sodium chloride brine, but they can also be
used with potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bromide
as long as the base brine is saturated with respect to sodium
chloride. Bridgesal-Ultra and Bridgesal-Ultra SF fluid densities range from
10.5 lb/gal to 13.5 lb/gal depending on the base brine and
concentration of bridging solids utilized. Bridgesal-Ultra products are packaged in 50 lb
or 25 kg sacks.
FEATURES
- Blended salt products contained in the Bridgesal-Ultra SF and Bridgesal-Ultra products provide optimized broad
particle distributions for reduction in polymer concentrations, and
improved sealing characteristics over a wide range of reservoir
permeabilities
- Bridgesal-Ultra products when combined
with Plug-Sals generate
a series of overlapping particle distributions which provide
formulating flexibility to meet formation requirements in lost
circulation applications
- Bridgesal-Ultra SF particle sizing
allows not only the sealing of a permeable formation, but also
permits removal through a 6 or higher gauge production or tell-tale
screen
- Incorporates a patented derivatized starch/biopolymer
combination for outstanding rheological and suspension properties
to prevent settling at bottom hole temperatures up to 275°F with
addition of pH Buffer
- This polymer combination creates a unique synergistic effect
creating an optimum viscosity profile giving Bridgesal-Ultra long-term suspension
stability
- Upper temperature limit is extended to 325°F by including
Thermasal™-A & B, and
Polytex AHT in system compositions
- Improved bridging/filtration control results in thin, ultra-low
permeability filter cakes
- Compatible with Ultra Breake M®, the patented
internal breaker system for filter cake removal
| PRODUCT |
COMPONENTS |
FUNCTIONS |
|
Bridgesal-Ultra SF
|
Xanthan gum biopolymer, derivatized starch, sized NaCl blend (44
microns)
|
One-sack lost circulation treatment
|
|
Bridgesal-Ultra
|
Xanthan gum biopolymer, derivatized starch, sized NaCl blend
(120 microns)
|
One-sack lost circulation treatment
|
|
FL-7 Plus®
|
Derivatized starch
|
Fluid loss control additive
|
|
Plug-Sals
|
Medium to coarse NaCl
|
Bridging/lost circulation additives
|
|
pH Buffer
|
Magnesia compound
|
Buffer to maintain alkaline pH
|
|
Thermasal-A & B
|
Anhydrous salt and magnesia compound
|
Two component thermal stabilizing system
|
|
Polytex AHT
|
Polymer blend
|
High temperature fluid loss control additive
|
D-50 PARTICLE SIZE &
THEORETICAL SEALING CAPABILITY
| PRODUCT |
D-50
(microns)
|
PORE THROAT SIZE
(microns)
|
PERMEABILITY
(mD)
|
|
Bridgesal-Ultra SF
|
9
|
27
|
729
|
|
Bridgesal-Ultra
|
18
|
54
|
2,916
|