Quantification of Dynamic Sand Settling Velocity in High-Viscosity Friction Reducers and Correlation with Rheology

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Thomas Hu ◽  
Chris Popeney ◽  
Chad Gilmer ◽  
Pious Kurian
Keyword(s):  
Settling Velocity ◽  
High Viscosity

scholarly journals Settling of Spherical Particles in High Viscosity Friction Reducer Fracture Fluids

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2462
Author(s):  
Ghith Biheri ◽  
Abdulmohsin Imqam
Keyword(s):  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Wall Effect ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Fracture Fluid ◽  
Glass Model ◽  
Fracture Models ◽  
Friction Reducer

Investigating the key factors that impact fluid rheology and proppant static settling velocity in high viscosity friction reducers (HVFRs) is a critical aspect for successful proppant transport in hydraulic fracture treatment. In this study, the rheological properties of HVFRs were tested at various temperature ranges (i.e., 25, 50, 75, and 100 °C) and different HVFR concentrations (i.e., 1, 2, 4, and 8 gpt). Three sizes of spherical particle diameters (i.e., 2, 4, and 6 mm) were selected to measure the static settling velocity. The fracture fluid was tested in two fracture models: an unconfined glass model and a confined rectangular model with two fracture widths (7 and 10 mm). The settling velocity in the confined and unconfined models was measured using an advanced video camera. HVFR results exhibited acceptable thermal stability even at higher temperatures, also the viscosity and elasticity increased considerably with increasing concentration. Increasing the temperature cut the friction reducer efficiency to suspend the spherical particles for a significant time, and that was observed clearly at temperatures that reached 75 °C. Spherical particles freely settled in the unconfined model due to the absence of the wall effect, and the settling velocity decreased significantly as the HVFR concentration increased. Additionally, the fracture angularity substantially slowed the proppant settling velocity due to both the wall effect and several types of friction. This research provides insights into the rheological parameters of a high viscosity friction reducer as a fracturing fluid and its efficiency in transporting particles in bounded and unbounded fracture networks.

Ultra low aluminium DWI grade development of an atypical continuous casting powder with high viscosity

2009 ◽  
Vol 106 (6) ◽  
pp. 242-247
Author(s):  
C. Damerval ◽  
H. Tavernier ◽  
L. Avedian ◽  
P. Disant ◽  
P. Delfosse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
High Viscosity

EFFERVESCENT ATOMIZATION OF HIGH-VISCOSITY FLUIDS: PART I. NEWTONIAN LIQUIDS

1991 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry N. Buckner ◽  
Paul E. Sojka
Keyword(s):  
High Viscosity ◽  
Newtonian Liquids

Methodology of Calculation the Terminal Settling Velocity Distribution of Irregular Particles for High Values of the Reynold’s Number/Metodologia Wyliczania Rozkładu Granicznej Prędkości Opadania Ziaren Nieregularnych Dla Wysokich Wartości Liczb Reynoldsa

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 553-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Surowiak ◽  
Marian Brożek
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Random Variables ◽  
Independent Random Variables ◽  
Calculation Algorithm ◽  
Shape Coefficient ◽  
Geometrical Properties ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Physical Density ◽  
Settling Velocity Distribution

Abstract Settling velocity of particles, which is the main parameter of jig separation, is affected by physical (density) and the geometrical properties (size and shape) of particles. The authors worked out a calculation algorithm of particles settling velocity distribution for irregular particles assuming that the density of particles, their size and shape constitute independent random variables of fixed distributions. Applying theorems of probability, concerning distributions function of random variables, the authors present general formula of probability density function of settling velocity irregular particles for the turbulent motion. The distributions of settling velocity of irregular particles were calculated utilizing industrial sample. The measurements were executed and the histograms of distributions of volume and dynamic shape coefficient, were drawn. The separation accuracy was measured by the change of process imperfection of irregular particles in relation to spherical ones, resulting from the distribution of particles settling velocity.

Partially Filled Flow Simulation Using Meshfree Method for High Viscosity Fluid in Plastic Mixer

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-289
Author(s):  
K. Sekiyama ◽  
S. Yamada ◽  
T. Nakagawa ◽  
Y. Nakayama ◽  
T. Kajiwara
Keyword(s):  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Meshfree Method ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Viscosity Fluid

Effect of Starch on the Flocculation and Settling Behaviour of Titanium Dioxide Suspensions

1974 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-171
Author(s):  
S.N. Ray ◽  
C. Hsi ◽  
B.C. -Y. Lu
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Pollution Abatement ◽  
Paper Mills ◽  
Paper Making ◽  
Jar Test ◽  
Settling Behaviour ◽  
Dimensionless Function ◽  
Flocculation Rate

Abstract This study concerns the problem of removal of suspended solids from the effluent streams of paper mills by chemical treatment. As titanium dioxide is one of the ingredients used in paper mills and present in the effluent streams, its flocculation and settling behaviour were investigated. Jar test experiments were conducted using alum and organic polyelectrolyte as the flocculants. As starch is also used in the paper making process, its influence on the flocculation and settling behaviour of titanium dioxide was conducted with the concentration of starch varying between 0–3% of the dry solids. The experimental results on flocculation are expressed in terms of dimensionless function Gθϕ and flocculation rate constants. The fraction of solids settled is presented in terms of the settling velocity. Concentration of starch was found to have a significant influence. The amount of alum required could be reduced by 75% by using starch 0.6% of the amount of titanium dioxide in the suspension and at the same time improving the settling velocity two folds. A possible application of this finding in pollution abatement is discussed.

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