SP Starch
(Modified Starch Confirm API Specifications)
Strach Powder confirm to the API Specifications used to provide fluid loss control properties in all types of water based mud system, its applied as fluid loss reducer in fresh water, sea water and salt saturated water base muds.
Our rise to recognition in this industry has been primarily triggered by the shooting popularity of our offered range of Drilling Starch. The range, we offer is formulated in our well-equipped laboratory employing advanced processing machines and quality assured ingredients in adherence to industry defined guidelines. Additionally, our offered range is checked thoroughly at every stage of the formulation to ensure that we provide an effective and qualitative dispatch.
SP Starch, in the context of drilling fluids, is a type of filtration control agent used in the oil and gas industry. Starch, derived from various plant sources such as corn, wheat, or tapioca, is commonly utilized as a viscosifier and filtration control additive in water-based drilling fluids.
- Filtration Control
- Viscosification
- Environmental Compatibility
- Temperature Stability
SP Starch helps to control filtration by forming a thin, impermeable filter cake on the wellbore wall. This filter cake acts as a barrier, reducing fluid loss into the formation and preventing the invasion of formation solids or fluids into the drilling fluid. By minimizing filtration, SP Starch helps maintain wellbore stability, prevent formation damage, and enhance drilling efficiency.
Starch has natural thickening properties, which can help increase the viscosity of the drilling fluid. Higher fluid viscosity improves suspension of drill cuttings, enhances hole cleaning efficiency, and stabilizes the wellbore. SP Starch contributes to maintaining adequate rheological properties of the drilling fluid, ensuring optimal performance during drilling operations.
SP Starch is considered environmentally friendly compared to synthetic filtration control agents. It is biodegradable and poses minimal risk to the environment if accidentally released into the surrounding ecosystem. As environmental regulations become stricter, the use of natural-based additives like SP Starch becomes increasingly desirable in drilling operations.
Starch-based filtration control agents often exhibit good thermal stability, allowing them to perform effectively across a wide range of temperatures encountered during drilling operations. This thermal stability ensures consistent filtration control and fluid performance even in high-temperature environments.