Performance Evaluation of Tympanostomus Fuscatus (Periwinkle) Shell Powder as Alternative to Silica Flour in High Temperature Well Cementing Operation

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Y. Yikarebogha,

  • K.C. Igwilo,

  • N. Uwaezzuoke,

  • J. U. Obibuike,

  • K. K. Ihekoronye,

  1. , NNPC E&P Limited, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
  2. , Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  3. , Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  4. , Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  5. , Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, n

Abstract

The effect of high temperature on cement slurry is a problem in the oil and gas drilling industry. Over the years, silica flour was used to prevent the strength of cement that results from high temperature effect. But, the silica flour is imported and not environmentally friendly. Hence, the need for local material that can serve as alternative becomes imperative. periwinkle shell (Tympanostomus fuscatus) was tested in the laboratory to determine its potential use in place of the synthetic silica flour. The shell was pulverised, calcinated, and subjected to laboratory test following the requirement API RP 10B for cement testing. Cement slurry density of 15ppg at 25%BWOC, 30%BWOC and 35%BWOC concentrations of periwinkle shell powder, and temperature range of 2000C and 2500C were conducted. Rheology test, API fluid loss, compressive strength, equivalent circulating density, and annular pressure loss were examined for its suitability to be used as an additive in cement slurry. The results showed that Periwinkle shell powder gave similar results with the silica flour based on its rheological properties, Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD), and annular pressure loss. In addition, periwinkle shell powder out performed silica flour in all concentrations, temperatures and curing times. The results of this study showed that periwinkle shell powder is a potential alternative for silica flour as an additive for cement strength retrogression for cement slurry.

Keywords: Periwinkle Shell Powder, High temperature, Rheology, Compressive strength

How to cite this article:
Y. Yikarebogha, K.C. Igwilo, N. Uwaezzuoke, J. U. Obibuike, K. K. Ihekoronye. Performance Evaluation of Tympanostomus Fuscatus (Periwinkle) Shell Powder as Alternative to Silica Flour in High Temperature Well Cementing Operation. Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(02):-.
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Y. Yikarebogha, K.C. Igwilo, N. Uwaezzuoke, J. U. Obibuike, K. K. Ihekoronye. Performance Evaluation of Tympanostomus Fuscatus (Periwinkle) Shell Powder as Alternative to Silica Flour in High Temperature Well Cementing Operation. Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopet/article=2025/view=203208


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Volume 15
02
Received 20/02/2025
Accepted 07/03/2025
Published 10/03/2025
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