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FORM-A-BLOK AS

Acid-soluble lost circulation pill

The FORM-A-BLOK AS acid-soluble lost circulation pill is a single-sack proprietary blend designed for wellbore strengthening applications and a wide variety of lost circulation scenarios, including fractures and matrix permeability. This product is applied in the form of a pill which, depending on the application, dewaters or deoils rapidly to form a high-strength plug.

The pill can be used in water-base or nonaqueous drilling fluids and at temperatures up to 350 degF [177 degC]. The recommended concentration of FORM-A-BLOK AS pill is 32-lbm/bbl [91-kg/m3] for all fluid densities in freshwater, seawater, or oil- or synthetic-base systems. Mixing a water-base pill will provide the maximum strength. The slurry is weighted with SAFE-CARB ground marble bridging agent. M-I SWACO recommends continuously agitating the pill until it is pumped and pulling the pump screens prior to pumping.

Water-Based Pill Formulation

Density, lbm/galUS [Relative Density]	Freshwater Volume, bbl	FORM-A-BLOK AS Pill Concentration, lbm/bbl	SAFE-CARB 40 Agent Concentration, lbm/bbl
9 [1.08]	0.95	32	14
10 [1.20]	0.88	32	81
12 [1.40]	0.75	32	210
14 [1.60]	0.62	32	340

NAF-Based Pill Formulation (Based on 0.81-Relative-Density Oil)

Density, lbm/galUS [Relative Density]	NAF Volume, bbl	FORM-A-BLOK AS Pill Concentration, lbm/bbl	SAFE-CARB 40 Agent Concentration, lbm/bbl
9 [1.08]	0.86	30	100
10 [1.20]	0.80	32	160
12 [1.44]	0.68	32	280
14 [1.68]	0.56	32	397

Physical Properties
Physical appearance	Gray powder
Relative density	2.50–2.60
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Solubility in 15% HCl <212 degF [100 degC]	92%–96%
Solubility in 5% HCl >212 degF [100 degC]	92%–96%

Toxicity and handling

Bioassay information is available upon request. Handle as an industrial chemical, wear protective equipment, and observe the precautions described in the material safety datasheet (SDS).

Packaging and storage

The FORM-A-BLOK AS pill is packaged in 32-lbm [14.5-kg] multiwell paper sacks. Store in a dry, well- ventilated area. Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and stacking.

Applications

Wellbore strengthening
Partial to wide-ranging severe lost circulation
Openhole remedial and preventive lost circulation squeezing
Improving casing shoe integrity
Cased hole squeezing for sealing perforations and casing leaks

Advantages

Compatibility with freshwater, seawater, and nonaqueous drilling fluid (NAF)
Temperature stability up to 350 degF [177 degC]
Easy mixing in density up to 14.0 lbm/gal [1.68 relative density]
Simplified deployment that requires no activator or retarder
Temperature-independent plug formation
Premixable in advance of pumping if pill is continuously agitated

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Tech Report Quantity of Mud Lost to Highly Fractured Limestone Reduced by 97%

Circulation was performed at the top of the FORM-A-BLOK AS pill, increasing the flow rate gradually.

Case Study FORM-A-BLOK AS Pill Completely Stops Dynamic Fluid Losses, Mumbai High

Acid-soluble lost circulation pill stops losses in highly fractured, porous reservoir.

Case Study Enhanced Lost Circulation Solutions Provide Well Integrity and Eliminate Losses for Well Control

FORM-A-BLOK AS pill and a base plug eliminate fluid losses, establish circulation, and enable full return, Algeria.