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(Enzyme Chemistry – simplified)
Many drilling mud systems rely on polymeric additives to control viscosity, fluid loss, and suspension. After drilling, these polymers can remain as films, residues, or partially degraded fragments. BIOMUD™ combines multiple enzymatic activities to cleave different polymer linkages found in typical mud additives, converting high-molecular-weight residues into more soluble, lower-viscosity fragments that can be displaced or circulated out more efficiently.
In simple terms: multi-enzymes → polymer residue hydrolysis → loosen & solubilize residues → improved cleanup and conditioning
Typical range: 0.05% – 0.50% (system dependent)
Dosage depends on:
✅ Best practice: jar tests / pilot circulation tests for dosage optimization.
When to add (Process step)
Product form
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Compliance & quality
BIOMUD™ is designed for mixed polymer mud systems commonly containing guar, starch, cellulose derivatives, xanthan blends, and related drilling additives.
Yes. It is often applied during pre-cementing cleanup or conditioning steps to improve wellbore cleanliness and reduce residue interference (system dependent).
By reducing polymer residues and improving displacement, BIOMUD™ can support smoother completion operations and better cleanup efficiency.
Generally yes, but salinity and additives affect activity—testing is recommended for best results.
Depending on temperature and dosage, treatment can range from 0.5 to 24 hours—optimized through lab testing and field workflow.