API Drilling Starch

API Drilling Starch Specification

Product Type
API Drilling Starch

Material
Starch

Capacity
Customized

Computerized
No

Automatic Grade
Manual

Weight
25 kg

Color
White to Yellowish Powder

About API Drilling Starch

Drilling starch is non-ionic corn, tapioca based polymers which are used in all water-based drilling, stimulation and completion fluids. Drilling starch is widely utilized as an additive for preventing the seepage of soil filtrates into the wells in all kinds of water based drilling liquid systems by enhancing the viscosity of the drilling mud and decreasing the liquid loss by sealing the walls of the borehole. Top Class standard biocide added to resist enzymatic and bacterial degradation.

Applications / Advantages:

Drilling Starch is widely utilized in oil well drilling to decrease the liquid loss.
Effectual in a broad ambit of make-up water, considering high hardness and high salinity brines.
It is utilized for stabilizing rheology and to cut down the filter cake porosity.
It aids to keep drill bit cool and lubricate, take away the rock fragments or drill cuttings from the drilling area and move them to the surface.
With the help of filtration control, they provide excellent bore stanility.

Parameters	Limits
Suspension properties
In 40 g/lit salt water, cps	18 max
In saturated salt water, cps	20 max
Filtrate volume
In 40 g/lit salt water, millilitres	10 max
In saturated salt water, millilitres	10 max
Residue greater than 2000 µm	No residue

Reliable Drilling Fluid Additive

API Drilling Starch is trusted worldwide for its superior performance in drilling fluids, enhancing mud quality during oil well operations. Its controlled purity and consistent pH make it a dependable choice for diverse drilling environments.

Complies with API 13A Standards

This starch meets API 13A requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards for quality and performance. It is manufactured with strict quality controls, making it the go-to additive for top-tier drilling projects.

FAQs of API Drilling Starch:

Q: How is API Drilling Starch used in oil well drilling fluids?

A: API Drilling Starch is added to drilling fluids to reduce fluid loss and improve mud rheology. It helps form a thin, low-permeability filter cake on borehole walls, which minimizes fluid invasion and stabilizes the wellbore during drilling.

Q: What are the main benefits of using API Drilling Starch in drilling operations?

A: The key benefits include enhanced fluid loss control, stable wellbore conditions, and improved drilling efficiency. Its high purity and compliance with API 13A standards ensure consistent performance under diverse drilling conditions.

Q: When should I use API Drilling Starch in the drilling process?

A: API Drilling Starch should be incorporated into drilling fluids whenever fluid loss or filtration control becomes necessary, especially in water-based mud systems during oil and gas drilling operations.

Q: Where is this product typically supplied and exported from?

A: This API Drilling Starch is manufactured, distributed, and exported from India. It is available for global delivery through established distributors, exporters, suppliers, and wholesalers.

Q: What process is used to manufacture API Drilling Starch?

A: The product is produced from high-quality starch under controlled conditions to meet purity and moisture content specifications dictated by API 13A. Quality checks ensure it remains insoluble in cold water and maintains a consistent pH.

Q: How should API Drilling Starch be stored to ensure maximum shelf life?

A: Store the powder in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Properly sealed original packaging helps maintain its 24-month shelf life and prevents contamination.

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