THE INFLUENCE OF MOISTURE CONTENT ON DRILLED CUTTINGS’ PROPERTIES OF BED PACKING AND FLOWABILITY

Original scientific paper

Authors

  • Heitor Otacílio Nogueira Altino Federal University of Uberlandia, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121, Block 1K, 38408-100 Uberlândia, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9888-1904
  • Giovani Aud Lourenço Federal Institute of Goiás, Av. Furnas, 55, Village Imperial, 75524-245 Itumbiara, GO, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3465-2299
  • Carlos Henrique Ataíde* Federal University of Uberlandia, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121, Block 1K, 38408-100 Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
  • Claudio Roberto Duarte Federal University of Uberlandia, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121, Block 1K, 38408-100 Uberlândia, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7539-3054

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ230424023A

Keywords:

Particle aggregation, particle disaggregation, packed bed, flowability, compaction

Abstract

To design and operate various equipment of the solids control system in offshore drilling platforms, it is important to establish how the moisture content influences the characteristics of drilled cuttings to form packed beds and flow over solid surfaces. The current study comprehensively analyzes how moisture content, primarily composed of water and representing water-based muds (WBMs), influences the bed packing properties and drilled cuttings' flowability. The particle aggregation/disaggregation dynamics, loose and tapped bulk densities and porosities, compaction dynamics of packed beds, Hausner ratio, and angle of repose of drilled cuttings with ten distinct moisture contents (1.4—44.0 wt%) were analyzed. It was noticed that the increment of moisture content up to 15.2% promoted the formation of looser interparticle structures. However, these structures were steadier, showing greater difficulty flowing and releasing air/liquid. The continuous increment of moisture content beyond 15.2% promoted a complete change in the material behavior. The interparticle structures became denser. The material could flow and release air/liquid more easily. In addition, it was possible to establish a classification of the different behaviors of drilled cuttings according to the moisture content. Predictive models were proposed to describe the influence of the moisture content on the bed packing and flowability properties of drilled cuttings.

Author Biography

  • Carlos Henrique Ataíde*, Federal University of Uberlandia, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121, Block 1K, 38408-100 Uberlândia, MG, Brazil

    *In memoriam

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THE INFLUENCE OF MOISTURE CONTENT ON DRILLED CUTTINGS’ PROPERTIES OF BED PACKING AND FLOWABILITY: Original scientific paper. (2024). Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 30(3), 193-206. https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ230424023A

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