Henan Yuanbo Environmental Technology Co., LTD.

Application of polyacrylamide in oil field

August 22, 2024

Application of polyacrylamide in oil field
  With the continuous development of science and technology, oilfield polyacrylamide, as an important chemical additive, plays an increasingly important role in oil work. In this paper, we will introduce in detail the characteristics of oilfield polyacrylamide, application and impact on petroleum work.
 
First, the characteristics of oilfield polyacrylamide
        Oilfield polyacrylamide is a polymerisation of acrylamide with JI polymer compounds, with a variety of excellent characteristics, such as good hydrolysis, flocculation, thickening and so on. In the process of oilfield development, oil recovery, oil and gas separation and storage, it can significantly improve the efficiency of oil work, reduce energy consumption, extend the length of oil wells, and improve the crude oil recovery rate.
 
Second, the application of oilfield polyacrylamide
        Drilling operations: In the drilling process, oilfield polyacrylamide can be used as a thickener to improve the stability of mud, prevent the collapse of the well wall and protect the well wall. At the same time, it can also be used as a flocculant to precipitate the unwanted substances in the drilling fluid and improve the purification of the drilling fluid.
Oil extraction operation: In the process of oil extraction, oilfield polyacrylamide can be used as a drag-reducing agent to reduce the resistance of crude oil flow and improve the efficiency of oil extraction. At the same time, it can also be used as a thickener to improve the viscosity of the extraction fluid, prevent crude oil droplets and water droplet aggregation, and reduce the difficulty of crude oil dehydration.
Oil and gas separation and storage: In the process of oil and gas separation and storage, oilfield polyacrylamide can be used as a flocculant to separate water droplets and oil droplets effectively and improve the efficiency of oil and gas separation. At the same time, it can also be used as an anti-adhesive agent to prevent oil from adhering to the wall of the container during the storage process, which is convenient for oil metering and transport.
 
Third, the impact of oilfield polyacrylamide on oil work
        Improve work efficiency: oilfield polyacrylamide, as an important chemical additive, has a wide range of applications in all aspects of oil work. Through the use of oilfield polyacrylamide, oil workers can significantly improve work efficiency, reduce energy consumption and improve crude oil recovery.
Reduce production costs: the use of oilfield polyacrylamide can reduce the maintenance costs in the process of drilling, oil recovery and oil and gas separation. At the same time, due to its excellent flocculation and purification effectiveness, it can help oil workers to better maintain the oilfield environment and extend the length of the oil well.
Oilfield polyacrylamide can play a good flocculation and purification role in the process of drilling, oil recovery and oil and gas separation. This can not only improve the efficiency of oil work, but also help oil workers to better protect the production . For example, by using oilfield polyacrylamide as a drag reducing and thickening agent, it can reduce the resistance to flow of crude oil and the viscosity of the extraction fluid, thus reducing fluid friction and heat accumulation, and avoiding potential pitfalls.