How Fuel Additives Work to Reduce Emissions Chemical pathways: Oxygenated, cetane-improving, and catalytic additives altering combustion chemistry Additives for fuel work their magic by changing how fuels burn at a molecular level. Take ethanol bas...
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Density and Hydrostatic Pressure Control for Borehole Stability How mud weight counteracts high formation pressures in deep wells The density of drilling fluid plays a major role in creating hydrostatic pressure that needs to be higher than what's ...
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Understanding Foam Formation and Its Impact in Chemical Processes Common operational issues caused by foam: pump cavitation, sensor interference, and overflow Foam problems in chemical processing plants are a real headache for operators, causing al...
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Understanding Shale Swelling and Its Drilling Challenges Why shale swelling is a problem When water based drilling fluids come into contact with certain types of reactive clay minerals, shale swelling happens as these minerals absorb moisture and e...
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How Drainage Aids Improve Fracturing Fluid Mobility and Flowback Reducing Surface Tension to Enhance Fluid Recovery in Tight Formations Drainage aids work by making fracturing fluids move better through rock formations because they cut down on surf...
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Understanding H2S and Mercaptans: Risks in Oil & Gas Environments Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and mercaptans present persistent safety and operational challenges across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations. These sulfur-containing ...
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Understanding Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and the Role of Surfactants What Is Enhanced Oil Recovery EOR Surfactant and How It Works Specialized chemicals known as EOR surfactants get pumped into oil reservoirs where they help free up oil that just ...
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Understanding Oilfield Additives and Their Role in Operational Efficiency Common Challenges in Modern Oilfield Operations The oil and gas industry continues to grapple with several ongoing problems during operations. These include issues like unsta...
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How Fuel Additives Improve Fuel Efficiency Understanding the science behind fuel additives and fuel economy When it comes to getting better mileage out of vehicles, fuel additives really do make a difference. They work on several fronts at once fig...
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The Science Behind the Reaction with the Metal Surface Corrosion inhibitors work mainly by sticking to metal surfaces through a process called adsorption. When these inhibitor molecules attach themselves to iron or steel pipes, they create a protec...
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Enhanced Engine Performance Through Cleaner Combustion How Fuel Additives Improve Engine Performance Through Optimized Combustion Quality fuel additives enhance the air-fuel mixture's combustion efficiency, promoting more complete diesel burn. This...
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Understanding Drainage Aid and Its Role in Oilfield Operations Definition and Function of Drainage Aid in Well Performance Drainage aid basically means special treatments applied to oil reservoirs that help fluids move better by cutting down the te...
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