Exploring the Performance of Dry Bamboo Leaves Powder from Bambusa Heterostachya as Additive in Water-Based Mud
Eric Broni-Bediako1, Daniel Ocran2, Randy Tenkorang Osafo3
1Eric Broni-Bediako, Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana.
2Daniel Ocran, Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana.
3Randy Tenkorang Osafo, Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana.
Manuscript received on 22 July 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 31 July 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 August 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 August 2024 | PP: 1-7 | Volume-12 Issue-9, August 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.F452913060824 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.F4529.12090824
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Abstract: In the evolving landscape of petroleum drilling, the quest for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional mud additives is paramount. This study explored the performance of Dry Bamboo Leaves Powder (DBLP) from Bambusa heterostachya as an additive in water-based mud. Dry Bamboo Leaves were obtained, crushed, and then sieved to 106-micron size. Mud properties, including mud weight, plastic viscosity, yield point, gel strength, mud cake thickness and filtrate volume were examined under fresh conditions by integrating different concentrations of DBLP (3.5 g, 7.0 g, 10.5 g, and 14 g). The laboratory experiments adhered to the standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The introduction of DBLP concentrations resulted in a reduction in the alkalinity and mud weight of the drilling mud. Additionally, the drilling mud’s yield point and plastic viscosity were altered at different DBLP concentrations. The inclusion of DBLP enhanced the gel strength and decreased filtrate volume while maintaining the same mud cake thickness.
Keywords: Dry Bamboo Leaves Powder, Filtration, Mud Density, Rheology.
Scope of the Article: Electrical and Electronics