AO-EPC
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
