DESCRIPTION
Super Mud is a liquid polymer slurry which is primarily used as a viscosifying agent and as a soil stabilizer to prevent sloughing and/or collapse of a borehole. Super Mud is far easier to use that any bentonite.
5 Gallons of Super Mud is Equivalent to 1 Ton of Conventional Bentonite
ADVANTAGES
| 1. |
Mixes easily in both fresh and saltwater. |
| 2. |
Allows for faster drilling. |
| 3. |
Non-fermenting and nontoxic. |
| 4. |
Reduces wear on pump and bits; unlike bentonite, Super Mud slurry will always weigh approximately the same as water, therefore, requiring lower pump rate. |
| 5. |
Eliminating swelling in most clays and shales. |
| 6. |
Rapidly settles cuttings in bottom of pit. |
| 7. |
Reduces fluid loss. |
| 8. |
Can be readily broken down for easy disposal. |
MIXING PROCEDURE
| 1. |
Pretreat makeup water with Water Treat, a pH conditioner, to pH of 8-10. Normally, 1 lb to 200 gallons of makeup water is sufficient for freshwater. For brackish makeup water, the ratio is 1 lb to 100 gallons. |
| 2. |
Mixing Ratio |
800 (Fresh water) : 1 (Super Mud)
600 (Brackish water) : 1 (Super Mud) |
These ratios yields Marsh Funnel Viscosity of 40 plus. |
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This mixing ratio is sufficient for most drilling situations. Clay or rock formations require a lower mixing ratio. |
| 3. |
Monitor the pH of the slurry, as it will change with the chemical structure of the formation. Add a cup or two of Water Treat into the flowing ditch to revitalize the slurry when pH drops or if salt or brackish water is encountered. |
| 4. |
Super Mud slurry can be pumped into a storage tank for reuse or for breaking down with household bleach (5% Sodium Hypochlorite solution) or 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The breaker should be added to the Super Mud slurry at a rate of 1 part to 800 parts of slurry. After the breaker is added, the entire system should be circulated to insure complete oxidation of all polymer molecules. |
PACKAGING
Available in 5 gallon (19 liter) pails and ½ gallon (2 liter) jugs of six to a case.
Tech Sheet for Well Drilling Applications (pdf)
Tech Sheet for using Super Mud & High Yield for DIRECTIONAL DRILLING AND ROAD BORING APPLICATIONS(pdf) |
