Table 7
Effect of aging on the electrical stability of samples prepared with and without clay particles compared to surfactant-stabilized OBM.
| Samples | Before aging [V] | After aging [V] | After re-homogenization [V] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 wt.% H20 | 1120 | 943.5 | 1065.5 |
| 5 wt.% R104 | 1945 | 1231.5 | 1606.5 |
| 5 wt.% H17 | 818.5 | 372.5 | 687 |
| 2 wt.% H20 + 2 wt.% ORS VIS | 1626 | 841 | 1158 |
| 5 wt.% R104 + 2 wt.% ORS VIS | 1740 | 1146 | 1432 |
| 5 wt.% H17 + 2 wt.% ORS VIS | 1494 | 1019.5 | 1237.5 |
| Surfactant-stabilized OBM | 806 | Emulsions phase separation | Emulsions phase separation |