Technical Presentation

THINNER for Invert Oil- Based Muds

Doverlube DFA-219 Invert Oil Based Mud Thinner

Oil Based Muds (OBM) and Synthetic Oil Based Muds are being used extensively for LandBased and Off-Shore drilling. Over a period of service, OBM will accumulate high level of
colloidal cuttings which are generated during a drilling process, which disperse well through a
mud resulting in thickening, high viscosities, and high gel points to the point that and the used
mud has to be disposed. At present, thickened drilling fluids are treated with flocculating
polymers, succeeded by cumbersome centrifuging.
At 1-2% level, Doverlube DFA-219 will act upon emulsion and colloidal interaction to thin out
both viscosities and gelling to prolong the service life of the contaminated in-field invert OBM.
Evaluation Method
Two fresh invert OBMs, one diesel-based and one synthetic-based, are blended with 12% (by the
weight of the mud) of Rev-Dust and Bentonite each for a total of 24% colloidal solids, are
subjected to rolling-oven aging at 150F for 16 hours. Rheology is subsequently run using a Fann
viscometer at 120F. Rev-Dust represents inactive cuttings and Bentonite due to its action on
water-based emulsion represents reactive colloidal solids.
Mud Formula:
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570g or 100% Invert OBM

68g or 12% Rev-Dust
68g or 12% Bentonite
7g or 1% Doverlube DFA-219 ( or 0g or 0% for the standard /blank)

Rheology I: Thinner DFA-219 in AHR Diesel-Based Invert Mud

Parameters
AHR
600 rpm
300 rpm
200 rpm
100 rpm
60 rpm
30 rpm
6 rpm
3 rpm
10s gel
10 min
PV
YP

Blank, 0%
Colloidal solids
87
52
43
27
20
15
10
9
10
18
35
17

Blank, 24%
Colloidal solids
161
100
80
54
43
33
21
19
21
32
61
40

24% Solids
1% DFA-219
85
48
36
21
14
9
5
4
7
12
37
11

The information contained on this data sheet is believed to be reliable. Since the conditions of application and use of our products
are beyond our control, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding accuracy of the information, the results obtained from the
use of the product, or that such use will not infringe on any patent. This information is furnished with the express condition that you
will conduct your own tests to determine the suitability of the product for your particular use.
(021513)
Chlorez, Chlorowax, Hordaresin, Doverguard, Doverlube, Dovernox, Doverphos, Dover PhosBooster, Doverphos
HiPure, Doversperse, Emulamid, Inversol, Kloro, Lube Booster, Mayco Base, Maysperm, Maychlor, Maysyn,
Paroil, Syncheck and Synkad are registered trademarks of Dover Chemical Corporation.

3676 Davis Road NW, Dover, OH 44622

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Technical Presentation
THINNER for Invert Oil- Based Muds

Rheology II: Thinner DFA-219 in AHR Synthetic-Based Invert Mud

Parameters
AHR
600 rpm
300 rpm
200 rpm
100 rpm
60 rpm
30 rpm
6 rpm
3 rpm
10s gel
10 min
PV
YP

Blank, 0%
Colloidal solids
153
91
69
41
29
19
10
8
15
30
62
29

Blank, 24%
Colloidal solids
Off-Scale
OS
OS
308
262
215
164
145
142
155
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24% Solids
1% DFA-219
Off-Scale
215
185
153
82
55
25
22
28
35
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Comments:
Doverlube DFA-219 in these case studies can restore the consistency, viscosities, and gel strength
of contaminated invert muds to the original levels even with high colloidal solids contents. It is
recommended that the optimal level of use of DFA-219 is determined before an actual adjustment
being made at rig site. The level of 1% should always be the first.

The information contained on this data sheet is believed to be reliable. Since the conditions of application and use of our products
are beyond our control, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding accuracy of the information, the results obtained from the
use of the product, or that such use will not infringe on any patent. This information is furnished with the express condition that you
will conduct your own tests to determine the suitability of the product for your particular use.
(021513)
Chlorez, Chlorowax, Hordaresin, Doverguard, Doverlube, Dovernox, Doverphos, Dover PhosBooster, Doverphos
HiPure, Doversperse, Emulamid, Inversol, Kloro, Lube Booster, Mayco Base, Maysperm, Maychlor, Maysyn,
Paroil, Syncheck and Synkad are registered trademarks of Dover Chemical Corporation.

3676 Davis Road NW, Dover, OH 44622

330-343-7711 800-321-8805 Facsimile 330-365-3926 www.doverchem.com