Experimental Study of Rattan Skin Waste Utilisation As An Additive in Water Based Drilling Fluid: Evaluation of Rheological and Filtration Properties

Apriandi Rizkina Rangga Wastu; Ridha Husla; Ghanima Yasmaniar; Prayang Sunny Yulia; Farras Bintang Al Hazmi

doi:10.29017/scog.v49i4.2091

Authors

Apriandi Rizkina Rangga Wastu Universitas Trisakti
Ridha Husla Universitas Trisakti
Ghanima Yasmaniar Universitas Trisakti
Prayang Sunny Yulia Universitas Trisakti
Farras Bintang Al Hazmi Universitas Trisakti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29017/scog.v49i4.2091

Keywords:

rattan skin, drilling mud, rheological, filtration loss, mud cake

Abstract

This research is motivated by the significant problem of rattan skin waste in Indonesia and the use of chemicals in drilling mud, which can pollute the environment. Therefore, this study aims to develop a natural additive from rattan skin waste for water-based drilling fluids. This research aims to determine the potential of rattan skin as an additive and the effects of concentration (2, 4, 6, 8 grams) and temperature (80°F and 200°F) on the rheological and filtration properties of drilling mud. This research aims to reduce waste in the rattan industry, provide a biodegradable additive, and support green technology in the drilling sector. The research uses a laboratory experimental method, including preparing rattan skin powder (drying, grinding, and sieving with a 200-micron sieve), followed by testing rheological properties, filtration loss, and mud cake at various concentrations and temperatures. The results indicate that adding rattan skin increases viscosity, plastic viscosity, yield point, and gel strength, while reducing filtration loss and mud cake thickness. Increasing the temperature from 80°F to 200°F decreases all rheological parameters due to thermal expansion, but filtration loss and mud cake thickness improve.

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