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Dissolvable Rubbers

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Email: jason.ren@cnpcusa.com

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Field Case

Weiyuan Wei202H56-4 field and dissolvable plug used in the field

Dissolvable Rubbers

CNPC-USA has developed a series of dissolvable rubbers ranging from 40°C to 175°C to meet various operation requirements. These materials feature high elongation, high modulus, and high tear strength with a designable dissolution rate that is not affected by salinity.

Dissolution Test 1 Dissolution Test 2

Application

  • Sealing elements for dissolvable plugs
  • Dissolvable sealing materials for completion, drilling, and measurement tools

Features & Benefits

  • Proprietary formulations and manufacturing processes
  • Wide temperature range: 40°C to 175°C
  • Controlled dissolution and mechanical properties; faster rate than market alternatives
  • Elongation > 300% with high modulus and high tear strength at high temperatures
  • Fully dissolvable at specified temperature ranges

Field Cases

Successfully applied in many fields in China, including Southwest, Daqing, and Xinjiang Oil Fields.

Example: In June 2020, 20 dissolvable plugs were used in the Weiyuan Wei202H56-4 well. The plug maintained stable pressure at 88 MPa for 16 hours. Milling time averaged 3–10 minutes per stage without obstruction.

Specifications

Properties Unit HT 120-150°C Fast MT 90-120°C Mid MT 90-120°C Fast MT 80-120°C Fast LT 50-80°C Fast LT 40-70°C Fast
DR-043DR-127R8021R8027R8028DR-048DR-025DR-045DR-046DR-068
Hardness, Shore A95958786939693858575
50% Modulus, 90°Cpsi657897521431812699754532517341
Tensile Strength, 90°Cpsi147417581290801172813172419N/AN/A>1900
Elongation at Break, 90°C%474750565903916622577>600>600>650
Technical Performance Notes
a: Tensile properties at 100°C
b: Tensile properties
c: Tensile properties at 150°C
d: Tensile properties at 40°C
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