Table 2
Permeability of filter cakes for various drilling nanofluids.
Drilling fluid | Nanoparticle concentration (wt%) | Permeability (μd) |
---|---|---|
Base mud | 0 | 2.67 |
Base mud + Al2O3 nanoparticles | 0.3 | 2.11 |
0.6 | 1.83 | |
0.9 | 1.27 | |
Base mud + CuO nanoparticles | 0.3 | 1.91 |
0.6 | 1.48 | |
0.9 | 0.84 | |
Base mud + Cu nanoparticles | 0.3 | 1.54 |
0.6 | 1.28 | |
0.9 | 0.73 |