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Rig-Chem
Station 1 Box 10203, 132 Thompson Road
Houma, LA 70363
Houma, LA (985) 873-7208 ~ Houston, TX (281) 358-5728
Fax (985) 868-3463
www.RigChem.com
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RIGFOAM-3
Foamer for Drilling and Production Operations
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| Description: RIGFOAM-3 is a liquid concentrated
anionic surface active agent designed to exhibit good foaming properties in low density
brines such as 10 lb. brine and in formation waters containing crude oil or distillate. |
Typical Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity @ 60ºF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 1.017
Density (lbs./gallon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Flash Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . >201ºF
pH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 – 9.0 |
Advantages:
- RIGFOAM-3 may be used in coil tubing operations to remove sand or other solids
which have created a flow restriction or plugging. RIGFOAM-3 is an excellent choice for
gravel pack removal. Extensive field tests have proven that RIGFOAM-3 keeps the hole clean
and free of cuttings while maintaining low standpipe pressure.
- As a flow enhancer for low pressured wells, RIGFOAM-3 is used as a foaming agent
to lighten the fluid column, thereby assisting in lifting and encouraging flow.
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| Application: RIGFOAM-3 is of benefit for wells
exhibiting some amount of gas release. A completely dead well should not be treated with
RIGFOAM-3. Typical concentrations of RIGFOAM-3 range from 0.1% to 0.5%,
depending on the formation and injection fluid, injection rates, compressor equipment,
etc. Usually 10 to 20 gallons of RIGFOAM-3 are batched down the tubing, followed by two
barrels of produced water as a flush. Formation gas perking through the liquid generates
foam throughout the column and assists many weak wells in overcoming hydrostatic pressure.
For fresh water, KCl and NaCl brines, the typical concentration of RIGFOAM-3 is 2 to 6
gallons per 10 bbl fluid. Please consult a RIG-CHEM representative for a specific
RIGFOAM-3 application recommendation. |
| Handling: Improper
handling of this product can be injurious to workers. Observe all
safety precautions shown on the label and in the Material Safety Data
Sheet.
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