Pour Point Dispersion (PPD) is a specialized drilling chemical additive designed to reduce the pour point of oil-based drilling fluids and prevent wax crystallization at low temperatures. It improves the flowability and pumpability of drilling fluids in cold environments and enhances stability during storage and transport.
PPD modifies wax crystal structures and prevents agglomeration, ensuring smooth circulation in deep wells, HPHT wells, and low-temperature drilling zones.
| Parameters | Results |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Free Flow Liquid |
| Specific Gravity at 30°C | 0.85 to 0.92 |
| Flash Point (COC), | 175 ‘C |
| Performance Test: Pour Point Characteristic in 500N Oil (having Pour Point -3°C), °C |
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| a. Dose Level of 0.1% Depression | 9 |
| b. Dose Level of 0.5% Depression | 21 |
| Miscibility / Homogeneity in Oil | Pass |
| a. 1% blend of PPD in 150 N base oil on standing for 24 Hrs. | |
| b. After centrifuging at 1450 rpm for 5 minutes | |
| Low Temperature Stability | Pass |
| (1% blend of PPD in 150 N Base Oil on keeping at Pour Point of blend for 24 hrs. and after thawing to ambient temp.) | |
| High Temperature Stability (1% blend of PPD in 150 N Base Oil after heating to 230 °C and cooling to ambient temp.) | Pass |