SILICA SAND
- Castundry Grade
- Oilfield/Drilling Grade
- Glass Grade
- Ceramic Grade
- Mesh Sizes: 8-16, 16-30, 30-80, 150, 200 Packing: 25kg or 50 kg HDPE Bags or 1.4 MT Jumbo Bags or as per client request Hardness on Mohs scale: 5 to 6 Uses: Glass industry, Steel industry, Sanitary ware, Construction Chemicals, Oil Drilling, Casting and Fondry
| Constituents | % by wgt |
| Sio2 | 99.37 |
| Al2o3 | 0.18 |
| Fe2O3 | 0.18 |
| CaCO3 | 0.27 |
| Cl | Absent |
| Loss of Ignition | 0.25 by wet |
| Specific Gravity | 3.05 gm/cc |
Silica powder, also known as silica flour, plays a crucial role in the oil and gas industry due to its unique properties. Here are some of the key uses of silica powder:
# Drilling and Completion Fluids
1. Weighting agent: Silica powder is used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids to increase the density, helping to prevent blowouts and maintain wellbore stability.
2. Viscosity control: Silica powder helps control the viscosity of drilling fluids, ensuring optimal flow rates and reducing friction.
# Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
1. Proppant: Silica powder is used as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing to keep fractures open, allowing oil and gas to flow freely.
2. Fracture conductivity: Silica powder helps maintain fracture conductivity, ensuring sustained oil and gas production.
# Well Cementing
1. Cement additive: Silica powder is added to cement to improve its strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
2. Cement slurry density: Silica powder helps control the density of cement slurries, ensuring optimal placement and zonal isolation.
# Oil and Gas Production
1. Scale inhibition: Silica powder can help inhibit scale formation in production wells, reducing the risk of blockages and maintaining flow rates.
2. Corrosion inhibition: Silica powder can also help inhibit corrosion in production equipment, extending its lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
# Other Applications
1. Gravel packing: Silica powder is used in gravel packing operations to prevent sand production and maintain wellbore stability.
2. Reservoir characterization: Silica powder can be used in reservoir characterization studies to analyze rock properties and optimize oil and gas recovery.
The oil and gas industry relies heavily on silica powder due to its:
– High purity
– Consistent particle size distribution
– Chemical inertness
– Thermal stability
– Cost-effectiveness
These properties make silica powder an essential component in various oil and gas applications, ensuring efficient and safe operations.