Table 1 The preparation of fluids with different densities.

From: A novel formulation of an eco-friendly calcium nitrate-based heavy completion fluid

Brines

Formulation

Density (pcf)

Turbidity (NTU)

pH

CN

CN1

105 g Ca(NO3)2 + 100 cc H2O

86

9

8–9

CN2

140 g Ca(NO3)2 + 100 cc H2O

89

7

8–9

CN3

230 g Ca(NO3)2 + 100 cc H2O

94

7

8–9

CN4

273 g Ca(NO3)2 + 100 cc H2O

96

5

8–9

CNG1

CNG11

100 cc H2O + 1520 g Ca(NO3)2 + 20% vol G1

102.8

11

8–9

CNG12

100 cc H2O + 1280 g Ca(NO3)2 + 25% vol G1

98

7

8–9

CNG13

100 cc H2O + 1480 g Ca(NO3)2 + 15% vol G1

104.2

11

8–9

CNG14

100 cc H2O + 1280 g Ca(NO3)2 + 15% vol G1

101

8

8–9

CNG2

CNG21

100 cc H2O + 900 g Ca(NO3)2 + 13% vol G2

102.5

10

8–9

CNG22

100 cc H2O + 734 g Ca(NO3)2 + 17% vol G2

98.3

7

8–9

CNG23

100 cc H2O + 900 g Ca(NO3)2 + 19% vol G2

99.85

6

8–9

CNG24

100 cc H2O + 735 g Ca(NO3)2 + 13% vol G2

101.5

6

8–9

CNG3

CNG31

100 cc H2O + 467 g Ca(NO3)2 + 13% vol G3

101.15

9

8–9

CNG32

100 cc H2O + 700 g Ca(NO3)2 + 15% vol G3

100

7

8–9

CNG33

100 cc H2O + 441 g Ca(NO3)2 + 10% vol G3

99.85

7

8–9

CNG34

100 cc H2O + 480 g Ca(NO3)2 + 13% vol G3

100

8

8–9