Anionic Polyacrylamide APAM 5-100% Anionic Degree for Oilfield Friction Reduction CAS 9003-05-8 ISO 9001 Manufacturer 25kg Kraft Paper Bag

Product overview

A suitable dissolved polymer can alter pressure loss in turbulent aqueous flow. Whether a particular APAM grade provides a useful effect depends on its chemistry, hydration, concentration, water quality and the flow conditions. The effect must be measured in a representative flow loop rather than inferred from a beaker-viscosity result.

Bluwat can discuss candidate anionic powders for screening against the intended duty. The general TDS does not establish rapid on-the-fly hydration, proppant-transport capability or a specified reduction in pumping pressure. Those requirements need a defined product grade and supporting application data.

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Technical specifications

Grade selection for this application

Provide the intended flow rate, pipe dimensions, water or brine analysis, temperature and other additives. State the available hydration time and whether the polymer will be prepared in a tank or introduced through a continuous system.

Distinguish turbulent-flow drag reduction from drilling-contact lubricity and from EOR viscosity control. Evaluate pressure drop at comparable flow conditions, then test the effect of shear history and any required cleanup. A highly viscous sample is not, by itself, evidence of an effective friction-reduction treatment.

Application evaluation and use

Solution preparation and dosing

Use clean, compatible make-up water and add the powder gradually into an established mixing flow. Avoid dumping powder in one location, which can create lumps with dry cores. The TDS gives 0.1–0.5% as general solution-preparation guidance. If specified on an as-supplied powder mass basis, this corresponds to 1–5 kg of powder per 1,000 kg of final solution; agree the concentration basis for the project.

Allow approximately one hour of agitation as a starting reference, then confirm complete hydration. Water quality, temperature, grade and equipment affect the required time. The TDS’s 200–400 rpm reference is equipment dependent and should not be scaled to a different tank solely by rpm. Avoid severe shear after hydration. Determine the final treatment dosage through the application tests described above.

Packaging storage and handling

The featured packaging is a 25 kg kraft paper bag with an inner plastic liner. The TDS also lists 25 kg kraft paper or PE bags and 750 kg net big bags. Store powder dry, protected from direct sunlight and at 0–35°C. Keep opened packaging tightly closed. Consult the current SDS for handling, spill control and personal protection.

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