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CAUSTIC SODA is used to maintain vert the calcium to lime. See figures
APPLICATIONS or increase pH. Increasing pH with below showing pH and calcium
CAUSTIC SODA will precipitate magne- solubility vs. CAUSTIC SODA concen-
sium (Mg2+) and suppress calcium tration. When treating muds with
(Ca2+) in high hardness waters such as SPERSENEE or TANNATHIN,T which have
seawater, reduce corrosion, and neu- low pH (±4), typical usage is 1 sack
tralize acid gases such as carbon diox- of CAUSTIC SODA for every 4 sacks of
ide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). SPERSENE or TANNATHIN.
Typical concentrations range from When using CAUSTIC SODA to
0.25 to 4 lb/bbl (0.7 to 11.4 kg/m3) reduce hardness:
with treatments depending on water
CAUSTIC SODA (lb/bbl) =
chemistry and type of drilling fluid.
[Mg (mg/l) x 0.00115 x Fw] +
In seawater and waters containing
[Ca (mg/l) x 0.0007 x Fw]
buffering salts, a higher concentra-
tion of CAUSTIC SODA will be required. Where:
Gulf of Mexico seawater requires Fw = Water fraction (% water/100)
1.5 to 2 lb/bbl (4.3 to 5.7 kg/m3) to
precipitate all magnesium then con- Figure 2
Calcium Solubility vs
Figure 1 CAUSTIC SODA Concentration
pH vs CAUSTIC SODA Concentration 800
Filtrate Calcium (ppm)
14
13 Distilled Water 600
12
400
11
pH
Seawater 68°F
10 200 122°F
9
8 Freshwater Mud 0 158°F
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