Friction Reducer
Friction reducers are typically high molecular weight polymers (5 to 30 million Dalton) that will uncoil when added in the aqueous solution to significant decrease pumping pressure losses in hydraulic fracturing operations. The most common friction reducers used in the energy production industry are based on anionic polyacrylamide or other copolymers of polyacrylamide combined with different monomers. A friction reducer can be in liquid form (either in an oil-based emulsion or in a water-based suspension) or in dry-powder form. Once added to stimulation fluids, rapid inversion and hydration is necessary for optimal field performance. Our product line includes friction reducers that hydrate very quickly and so may be added successfully ‘on-the-fly’. Prior to use, detailed compatibility tests of the selected friction reducer with other additives in the stimulation fluid and brine compositions are recommended. Our laboratories routinely carry out these tests.
Features & Benefits
Essential for high speed pumping required for massive slick water hydraulic fracturing
Available as liquid-based emulsion and suspension, or as a dry powder
Reduce treatment cost when used at low dose
Compatible with major stimulation fluid components
Superior performance in higher salinity brine conditions
Environmentally-improved versions are available
Liquid-Based Friction Reducer
These are conventional liquid-based, emulsion friction reducers (ePAM) that cover a spectrum of field conditions. These products are designed particularly to be cost-effective for cases ranging from simpler fresh slick water fracturing jobs, to those where the available make-up water is especially harsh. Our liquid-based friction reducer products hydrate quickly and become effective within 10 seconds, achieve maximum pumping power reduction in less than one minute, and have excellent performance when compared to competitor products.
PUMPex FR-100E
PUMPex FR-100E is a highly effective, anionic, liquid emulsion-based friction reducer (FR) used in fresh water and light brine conditions. Additions of small amounts of FR-100E (typically, 0.25 – 1 gallons per thousand gallons, gpt) in hydraulic fracturing fluids can reduce the friction pressure by up to 70% in less than one minute. Applications are versatile through continuous additions into stimulation fluids by “on-the-fly” methods or by batch mixing before treatments. Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APE) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) are excluded from the ingredients, which makes FR-100E more environmentally benign than other emulsion products.
Field Tested and Approved:
A proven product effective in oil field operations
Fast Hydration for the Add-On-The Fly Field Applications:
Hydrates fast and reaches to 90% of the max pumping pressure reduction within 60 seconds
Excellent Friction Reduction Performance:
Approaches optimal friction reduction (> 70%) in less than 1 minute
Improved for Environmental Acceptance: .
APE/NPE components excluded from formulation
Low Treatment Cost:
Low price/gallon and used at low doses (0.25 – 1.0gpt)
PUMPex FR-125E
PUMPex FR-125E is a highly effective, anionic, liquid emulsion-based friction reducer (FR) used in fresh water and light brine conditions. Additions of small amounts of FR-125E (typically, 1 – 5 gallons per thousand gallons, gpt) in hydraulic fracturing fluids can reduce the friction pressure by up to 70% in less than one minute. Applications are versatile through continuous additions into stimulation fluids by “on-the-fly” methods or by batch mixing before treatments. Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APE) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) are excluded from the ingredients, which makes FR-125E more environmentally benign than other emulsion products. Similar to common ePAM friction reducer products, FR-125E is ~ 30% active.
Field Tested and Approved:
PUMPex FR-125E is a proven product, effective in oil field operations
Fast Hydration for the Add On-The-Fly Field Applications:
Starts to reduce pumping pressure within 10 seconds
Excellent Friction Reduction Performance:
Approaches optimal friction reduction (> 70%) in less than 1 minute
Improved for Environmental Acceptance:
APE/NPE components are excluded from formulation
Low price/gallon and used at low doses (0.1 – 1.0 gpt)
PUMPex FR-225E
PUMPex FR-225E is an ultra-high salinity tolerant liquid-based friction reducer that is specifically designed as an additive to very heavy brines or return fracturing fluids. Additions of small amounts of FR-225E (typically, 0.1 – 1 gpt) in hydraulic fracturing fluid can reduce the friction pressure by up to 70% in less than one minute. FR-225E is a high molecular weight, partially hydrolyzed anionic PAM-copolymer. Alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APE) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) are excluded from the ingredients, which makes FR-225E more environmentally benign than other emulsion products. As an emulsion-type product, FR-225E inverts rapidly even in high TDS or poor quality water. Applications are versatile through continuous additions to stimulation fluids by “on-the-fly” method or batch mixing before treatments. Similar to common emulsion-based products, FR-225E is a ~30% active friction reducer.
Special Formulation:
Specially designed for heavy brines, or recycled fracturing fluids
High Performance:
Rapid hydration and inversion to start reducing pumping pressure within 10 seconds and to achieve maximum performance within 1 minute
Improved Environmental Profile :
Excludes APE/NPE components to improve environmental acceptance.
Cost Effective:
Low treatment cost – low price/gallon and use at low dose (0.1 – 1.0 gpt)
About ChemEOR
ChemEOR is an innovator in oilfield chemistry, focused on providing chemicals used in stimulation and enhanced oil recovery. We utilize sophisticated molecular modeling to formulate improved surfactants and polymers, and maintain a robust global supply chain to assure availability of supply. Our primary focus is on stimulation chemicals such as friction reducers, gelling agents, and flowback surfactant. We maintain a leading edge research lab in Southern California and distribution facilities in Houston, Midland, Denver and China.
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