Applications
Controlled release of drag reduction polymer (DRA)
Microencapsulated DRA is dispersed in a low viscosity solvent (kerosene), enabling the injection through submersible umbilical lines;
Microcapsule membrane is dissolved at 65oC
(produced oil temperature) to release DRA;
Flow tracer for well cementing
Need to monitor different fluids location of during displacement process, before cement curing
Use magnetic tracing microcapsules in opaque fluids to monitor cement position in real-time during cementing operations.
Controlled acid release for oil wells enhanced productivity
Targeted Delivery: Capsules avoid contact with production tubing
Controlled Release: Breaks at the target zone, releasing acid precisely.
Cuts costs, improves control, and minimizes damage risk.
Thermal Management using encapsulated PCMs
Phase Change absorb latent heat during the day avoiding temperature increase in the room and release heat during the night.
Encapsulated, PCMs is protected from interacting with construction materials and loosing efficiency.