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Pavel A. Blinov
Pavel A. Blinov
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University
Saint Petersburg
Russia

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-05-19
  • Date accepted
    2024-03-05
  • Online publication date
    2024-04-17
  • Date published
    2024-08-26

Development and research of backfill compounds with improved elastic and strength properties for oil and gas well lining

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This article describes operations from the well construction cycle where the cement rock behind the casing is subjected to dynamic action (impacts of the drill stem during drilling and normalization of the cement sleeve, secondary drilling operations, hydraulic fracturing, etc.). The developed cement mortar compositions were tested following API 10B-2, API 10B-6, API STD-65-2, and GOST 28985-91 standards. The composition of the cement system without the use of imported components (CM-5) was developed, which improved elastic and strength properties compared to existing industry solutions. An improvement in the elastic and strength features and technological properties of cement rock when using epoxy resins was identified, the optimal composition of the cement-and-epoxy grout was determined, and the internal structure of the formed backfill rock, its permeability, and porosity were studied.

How to cite: Blinov P.A., Sadykov M.I., Gorelikov V.G., Nikishin V.V. Development and research of backfill compounds with improved elastic and strength properties for oil and gas well lining // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. Vol. 268. p. 588-598. EDN OWJFHS
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-27
  • Date accepted
    2023-06-20
  • Online publication date
    2023-10-06
  • Date published
    2023-12-25

Analysis of the problems of high-quality drinking water extraction from underground water intakes on Vysotsky Island in the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region

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This article presents the results of drilling, experimental filtration work and laboratory studies aimed at assessing the resources and quality of groundwater in the licensed area of Vysotsky Island located in the Leningrad region, in the Gulf of Finland in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents. Analysis of the results of hydrochemical studies and their comparison with data on water intakes in adjacent areas gives the right to conclude that it is possible to classify a hydrogeological unit as a different type of resource formation than those located in the surrounding areas. Groundwater in this area is confined to an unexplored deep fractured regional high-pressure zone. According to the received data, the explored water intake can be attributed to a unique groundwater deposit, which has an uncharacteristic composition of groundwater in the north of the Leningrad region, which may be due to the mixing of modern sediments and relict waters of the Baltic glacial lake. The stability of groundwater characteristics is confirmed by long-term monitoring.

How to cite: Nikishin V.V., Blinov P.A., Fedorov V.V., Nikishina E.K., Tokarev I.V. Analysis of the problems of high-quality drinking water extraction from underground water intakes on Vysotsky Island in the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 264. p. 937-948. EDN ZGVJSR
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2018-11-09
  • Date accepted
    2019-01-22
  • Date published
    2019-04-25

DETERMINING THE STABILITY OF THE BOREHOLE WALLS AT DRILLING INTERVALS OF LOOSELY COUPLED ROCKS CONSIDERING ZENITH ANGLE

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During development of drilling projects, a whole array of data is needed considering the properties of rocks and the conditions of their bedding. Accounting for geomechanical processes occurring in the near-wellbore zone allows avoiding many complications associated with the violation of the wellbore walls stability at all stages of its construction and operation. Technological and technical factors such as vibration and rotation of the drilling string, formation of launders during the descent and ascent of the assembly, pressure pulsation during the start and stop of pumps, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure of the drilling fluid, its composition and properties, have a great influence on the stress-strain state of the medium opened by the well. The washing fluid circulating in the well should provide backpressure to the reservoir, not interact with the rocks chemically, colmatage channels in porous and fractured rocks, preventing penetration of the mud into the medium, by creating an impermeable barrier at drilling clay seams that are prone to swelling, cracking, etc. The article discusses the method for determining the stability of the directed well walls, taking into account the penetration of drilling mud into the pores and fractures of rocks. The technique will allow adjusting the zenith angle of the well during the workout of an unstable interval at the design stage, or selecting a drilling fluid composition to ensure fail-safe drilling.

How to cite: Blinov P.A. DETERMINING THE STABILITY OF THE BOREHOLE WALLS AT DRILLING INTERVALS OF LOOSELY COUPLED ROCKS CONSIDERING ZENITH ANGLE // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 236. p. 172. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.2.172
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2001-09-12
  • Date accepted
    2001-10-30
  • Date published
    2002-04-01

Standard methodology for measuring the stiffness properties of drilling mud for weakly consolidated rocks

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When drilling exploration wells in weakly cohesive and uncohesive rocks, represented by sands, boulder and pebble and moraine sediments, by traditional methods, narrowing and collapse of the borehole occurs, which leads to sticking of drilling tools, redrilling of already passed intervals and causes complication of borehole designs (i.e., requires the placement of additional casing). All this implies additional expenditures of time and materials. At present this problem is solved by development of special flushing fluid compositions capable of keeping wellbore in steady state due to their anchoring properties. In order to determine the effect of flushing fluid on wellbore stability it is necessary to investigate the strength characteristics of rocks treated with drilling mud. An "express-methodology" of such research is offered.

How to cite: Blinov P.A. Standard methodology for measuring the stiffness properties of drilling mud for weakly consolidated rocks // Journal of Mining Institute. 2002. Vol. 152. p. 18-20.