Specialty Products

NC SWEEP

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

NC-Sweep is a superior hole-cleaning agent that transports drill cuttings, metal shavings and other debris out of the well bore. NC-Sweep disperses easily in the fluid and exhibits excellent suspension qualities without adversely affecting any drilling fluid properties.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Copper to tan fiber
Specific Gravity 0.91g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water

APPLICATION

  • Compatible for use in all drilling fluids.
  • Increases carrying capacity of drilling fluid.
  • Disturbs and removes cuttings beds.
  • Lifts and carries metal shavings debris during milling operations.
  • Faster than mixing gel/polymer sweeps.
  • Mixes quickly through rig mud-mixing hoppers.
  • Good hole cleaning reduces torque and drag.
  • Enhances rate of penetration.
  • Helps minimize wiper trips.
  • Non-toxic, chemically inert.
  • No affect on fluid LC50 and overall fluid viscosity.
  • Will not plug MWDs or mud motors when mixed as recommended.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

  • Pill or Sweep: Mix through rig mud hopper at 0.25 to 0.50 lbs/bbl (0.71 to 1.43 kg/m3)
  • Mud motor and MWD applications: 0.10 to 0.15 lbs/bbl (0.28 to 0.43 kg/m3)

PACKAGING

NC-sweep is available in 15lbs (6.8 kg) pail, palletized as 24 pails per pallet.

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