Managed Pressure Fluids

MPF^SM Experience

Many operators have attempted managed pressure drilling and failed, have abandoned the technique. It is often due to the difficult task of keeping abreast of the latest technological advancements. The average level of expertise in managed pressure fluids (MPF) drilling technology is comparable to the industry's limited knowledge of hydraulic fracturing methods two decades ago.

To successfully a managed pressure fluids drilling solution, it is most cost-effective to rely upon a highly-skilled team, familiar with the latest methodologies. Total Separation Solutions highly-experienced oilfield team with over 100 years combined experience is an industry leader in problem-solving product development, performance drilling, and has developed new mechanical and chemical products to meet the challenges that managed pressure fluids drilling presents. This means that now there is a viable method for utilizing performance drilling techniques, such as the use of “Contender” drilling fluids, where the weight of the fluid is controlled by the injection of gas in the form of micro-bubbles.

The Team

Charlie Bellinger
- 21 Years Operators’ Drilling Engineer
- 10 Years Global UB / Air Drilling Product Line Manager

Tim Roe
- 30 Years with Drilling Contractors
- 12 Years as Service Company UB / Air Drilling Sales and Wellsite Technical Supervisor

Taylor Green
- 25 Years MI Drilling Fluids Engineering
- 5 Years MI Mud School Instructor
- 1 Year MPD / UB Engineering

RJ Smith
- Manager for Arkoma Basin air drilling packages
- 5 Years as Senior Well site Supervisor for Weatherford UBD


Operators can learn more in order to take advantage of the potential that managed pressure fluid (MPF) drilling offers.


MPF^SM Technology for Performance Drilling

TSS augments the latest in standard equipment with patented cutting edge technology and chemistry, such as “Contender” drilling fluids, where the weight of the fluid is controlled through the injection of gas in the form of micro-bubbles. Performance Drilling from TSS is a system designed to extract the greatest results from managed pressure fluids drilling practices.

PYROS^™
- Scale-free, flameless heat brings synthetic and oil-based muds back to density
- Non-shear dynamic mixing provides rapid mixing on the molecular level for tighter
  emulsions

NanoSol^™ Filters
- Traps more dirt
- High flow rate
- Clean, solids-free fluids – down to 0.5µ absolute

Cross-flow^™ Filtration
- Filters continuously when other methods will not
- Extremely long life, self-cleaning

While dead-end cartridge filters require change-outs, and DE filters require frequent blow-downs, cross-flow filtration technology allows you to keep on filtering.

Digital Data Flow Metering
- Real-time information enables adjustments as parameters change

Chemical Injection
- Gain control of influxes while calculating gallon to gallon to eliminate inconsistency

Compression Equipment, High-pressure Boosters, and Mobile
Foam Air Equipment
- Sullair 1350/350 compressor, powered by a Cat C-18 630-660 HP
- CIP Model PHT-2 booster, 2000 psi, powered by Cat C-9 300 BPH
- Kerr KP-3300 Triplex, powered by a CAT-3054 with a T-18 4 speed transmission

Ancillary Equipment
- Air Hammers
  • QL-80: 7” OD, Maximum bit 10”
  • QL-120: 11” OD, Maximum bit 17-1/2”
- Bit Shanks
  • 30% larger than competitors
  • More splines and plastic inserts reduce friction and prolong bit life


MPF^SM Chemistry

An in-depth knowledge of MPF^SM chemistry and Managed Pressure Fluid Drilling techniques is required for successful Performance Drilling. This knowledge, and the use of methodologies such as controlling the weight of the drilling fluid through the injection of micro-bubbles of gas into the fluid are crucial elements in making managed pressure drilling practices work to your advantage.

StaFoam™ Fluid System

The StaFoam Fluid System is a highly effective blend of foaming surfactants, shale inhibitors, copolymers, and corrosion inhibitors, developed to adapt to a wide variety of drilling conditions. The StaFoam System is a non-flammable, corrosion inhibitive system that is well suited to the following conditions:

- Mist drilling
- Foam drilling
- Shale drilling
- Drilling in the presence of acid gas and high chlorides

The StaFoam Fluid System can be injected continuously “on-the-fly” or batch treated as conditions warrant.

- StaFoam D – Foaming Agent
- StaBle 900 – Clay Stabilizer
- StaClear 120 – Clay Stabilizer
- Defoam 250 – Defoamer
- StaVis 311 - Viscosifier