micronized to meet API 13A specifications used to increase mud density in all
types of drilling fluid systems, oil or water based. AMC's Barite is chemically inert
to ...
BARITE
WEIGHTING AGENT
Description
Typical Properties
Barite or Bartyes is a high quality barium sulphate (BaSO4) micronized to meet API 13A specifications used to increase mud density in all types of drilling fluid systems, oil or water based. AMC’s Barite is chemically inert to all drilling fluids additives.
Appearance:
Tan powder
Specific gravity:
4.2
Application Barite is used to increase the density of any drilling fluid system and increase fluid density up to 2.52 S.G (21 pounds per gallon). Barite is added to a mud system to help control formation pressures, stabilise the borehole or used in kill fluids.
Advantages • • • • • • • •
Easy to use Density increases to 2.52 S.G (21 pounds per gallon) Low addition rate to achieve high densities Controls formation pressures Improves borehole stability Chemically inert Does not react with other additives Limited particle breakdown.
Recommended Treatment Barite is added through a mud hopper or suitable shearing device. The amount of Barite required to increase the fluid density can be calculated using the following formulas: Barite, kg / m³ = 4200 (w2- w1)
4.2 - w2
w1 = Initial mud weight in specific gravity w2 = Desired mud weight in specific gravity Barite, kg / m³ = 1470 (w2- w1)
35 - w1
w1 = Initial mud weight in lb/gal w2 = Desired mud weight in lb/gal
Packaging* 25 kg sack 1000 kg bulker Bulk
*Packing size may vary according to country or point of origin Several factors will dictate the most appropriate concentration rate. Please contact your nearest AMC representative for optimum results.
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With more than 20 years experience, AMC has enjoyed a successful history of supplying specialist drilling products to the mineral, oil & gas, water well, horizontal directional drilling, civil and tunnelling industries world wide. The success of AMC is due to its quality products, and the dedication of its skilled team who offer on site support where and when customers need it.
[email protected] AMC Africa AMC Asia Pacific T +27 (0) 11 908 5595 T +61 (0) 8 9445 4000
AMC Canada T +1 (403) 259 5112
www.amcmud.com AMC Europe T +44 (0) 1273 483 700
AMC South America T +56 (2) 589 9300
AMC USA T +1 (801) 364 0233 Rev. 13-7-2011
BARITE
WEIGHTING AGENT
Description
Typical Properties
Barite or Bartyes is a high quality barium sulphate (BaSO4) micronized to meet API 13A specifications used to increase mud density in all types of drilling fluid systems, oil or water based. AMC’s Barite is chemically inert to all drilling fluids additives.
Appearance:
Tan powder
Specific gravity:
4.2
Application Barite is used to increase the density of any drilling fluid system and increase fluid density up to 2.52 S.G (21 pounds per gallon). Barite is added to a mud system to help control formation pressures, stabilise the borehole or used in kill fluids.
Advantages • • • • • • • •
Easy to use Density increases to 2.52 S.G (21 pounds per gallon) Low addition rate to achieve high densities Controls formation pressures Improves borehole stability Chemically inert Does not react with other additives Limited particle breakdown.
Recommended Treatment Barite is added through a mud hopper or suitable shearing device. The amount of Barite required to increase the fluid density can be calculated using the following formulas: Barite, Ib / ft3 = 249.71 (w2- w1)
0.26 - w2
w1 = Initial mud weight in specific gravity w2 = Desired mud weight in specific gravity Barite, Ib / ft³ = 91.77 (w2- w1)
2.18 - w1
w1 = Initial mud weight in lb/gal w2 = Desired mud weight in lb/gal
Packaging* 55 Ib sack 2204 Ib bulker Bulk
*Packing size may vary according to country or point of origin Several factors will dictate the most appropriate concentration rate. Please contact your nearest AMC representative for optimum results. With more than 20 years experience, AMC has enjoyed a successful history of supplying specialist drilling products to the mineral, oil & gas, water well, horizontal directional drilling, civil and tunnelling industries world wide. The success of AMC is due to its quality products, and the dedication of its skilled team who offer on site support where and when customers need it.
[email protected] AMC Africa AMC Asia Pacific T +27 (0) 11 908 5595 T +61 (0) 8 9445 4000
AMC Canada T +1 (403) 259 5112
www.amcmud.com AMC Europe T +44 (0) 1273 483 700
AMC South America T +56 (2) 589 9300
AMC USA T +1 (801) 364 0233
