High Molecular Weight PAM Flocculant for Drilling Mud Solids Control and Oilfield Wastewater Treatment
Product Overview
BLUFLOC High Molecular Weight PAM Flocculant is designed for oilfield wastewater treatment and drilling mud solids control applications. It is suitable for treating drilling mud wastewater, mud pit water, solids control discharge water, produced water pre treatment and other oilfield wastewater streams containing fine suspended solids, clay, silt, drilling cuttings fines and dispersed mud particles.
In oil drilling operations, drilling mud and wastewater often contain a high concentration of fine particles that are difficult to settle naturally. These fine solids may keep the water turbid, reduce water recovery efficiency, increase sludge handling difficulty and affect downstream treatment performance.
BLUFLOC high molecular weight PAM works as a polymer flocculant. After proper dissolution, it helps connect fine suspended particles into larger flocs. These larger flocs settle more quickly and can be separated more easily from the water phase.
This product is especially suitable for oilfield customers who need better mud water clarification, faster settling, improved sludge thickening and more stable solid liquid separation.
Key Product Features
- High molecular weight PAM flocculant for oilfield wastewater
- Suitable for drilling mud solids control and mud water clarification
- Helps flocculate fine suspended solids and dispersed mud particles
- Improves settling speed and treated water clarity
- Supports sludge thickening and dewatering performance
- Helps improve water recovery from drilling mud treatment systems
- Can be used in clarification tanks, settling ponds and solid liquid separation units
- Low dosage requirement and economical use
- 20 to 100 mesh granular powder for industrial handling
- Minimum 89% solid content for stable product quality
- Factory direct supply with technical support
- Suitable for oilfield service companies, drilling contractors and chemical distributors
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | High Molecular Weight PAM Flocculant |
| Brand | BLUFLOC |
| Recommended Type | Anionic Polyacrylamide |
| Recommended Grades | AA6518, HA6518, HA7525 or Customized Grade |
| Appearance | Off White Granular Powder |
| Ionic Type | Anionic, Cationic or Nonionic Available |
| Particle Size | 20 to 100 Mesh |
| Molecular Weight of Anionic Type | 5 to 25 Million |
| Anionic Degree | 5 to 100% |
| Solid Content | Minimum 89% |
| Bulk Density | About 0.8 |
| Residual Monomer | Max 0.05% |
| Recommended Working Concentration | 0.1 to 0.5% |
| pH of 1% Solution | Around 6 to 8 for Anionic Type |
| Storage Temperature | 0 to 35 Degree C |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Package | 25 kg Bag or 750 kg Big Bag |
| Available Documents | TDS, MSDS and COA |
Main Applications in Oilfield Treatment
Drilling Mud Solids Control
BLUFLOC high molecular weight PAM can be used to improve drilling mud solids control by flocculating fine solids and supporting more efficient separation. It is suitable for mud water clarification, solids settling and wastewater pre treatment after drilling operations.
Oilfield Wastewater Treatment
Oilfield wastewater may contain suspended solids, mud particles, clay, silt, oil traces and chemical residues. PAM flocculant helps improve solid liquid separation and supports clearer water for further treatment or reuse.
Mud Water Clarification
Drilling mud water often remains turbid because fine particles are too small to settle quickly. High molecular weight PAM helps create larger and stronger flocs, improving clarification efficiency.
Suspended Solids Settling
PAM flocculant improves the settling of suspended solids by bridging small particles into larger aggregates. This helps reduce turbidity and suspended solids in the treated water.
Sludge Thickening
After flocculation, the settled sludge becomes easier to concentrate and handle. BLUFLOC PAM can support sludge thickening in oilfield wastewater treatment systems.
Solid Liquid Separation
This product can be used before or during solid liquid separation processes such as settling tanks, clarifiers, sludge thickening units, centrifuges, filter presses or other separation equipment.
Drilling Fluid Recovery Support
In some oilfield systems, better clarification can support water recovery and reduce waste volume. PAM can help improve the separation of reusable water from drilling mud wastewater.
Produced Water Pre Treatment
Where produced water contains suspended solids or fine particles, PAM may be used as part of a pre treatment process before further oil removal, filtration or advanced treatment.
Why High Molecular Weight PAM Is Suitable for Solids Control
High molecular weight PAM has long polymer chains. After dissolution, these chains can bridge fine particles together and form larger flocs. This is especially useful in drilling mud wastewater because many particles are very fine and remain suspended for a long time.
For drilling mud solids control, high molecular weight PAM can help improve:
- Floc size
- Settling speed
- Clarification efficiency
- Sludge compaction
- Water recovery
- Downstream treatment stability
The suitable molecular weight and anionic degree should be selected according to the mud composition, suspended solids level, salinity, pH, oil content and treatment process.
Working Mechanism
BLUFLOC PAM works mainly through polymer bridging and flocculation.
After the powder is fully dissolved, the polymer chains contact fine suspended particles in the wastewater. These chains connect small particles into larger flocs. Larger flocs settle faster or can be separated more easily by mechanical equipment.
In oilfield wastewater treatment, this mechanism helps reduce turbidity, improve settling performance and make sludge handling easier.
Typical Problems This Product Can Help Improve
- Drilling mud wastewater remains cloudy after settling
- Fine mud solids are difficult to separate
- Suspended solids are too high
- Mud water clarification is too slow
- Settled sludge is loose and unstable
- Water recovery from drilling mud is difficult
- Downstream filtration is blocked by fine particles
- Oilfield wastewater treatment cost is too high
- Solid liquid separation equipment is overloaded
- Need for a low dosage oilfield flocculant
Recommended Treatment Process
For drilling mud solids control and oilfield wastewater treatment, the general process can be adjusted according to actual wastewater quality.
The best dosing order and dosage should be confirmed by jar test or field trial.
Recommended Solution Preparation
- Prepare PAM solution at 0.1 to 0.5% concentration.
- Add the powder slowly and evenly into clean water.
- Keep continuous agitation during powder addition.
- Recommended agitation speed is 200 to 400 rpm.
- Normal dissolving time is about 1 hour.
- Avoid adding powder too quickly because lumping may occur.
- Avoid excessive high speed agitation because it may damage polymer molecular chains.
- Use the fully dissolved polymer solution for dosing.
- Incomplete dissolution may reduce flocculation performance and increase product waste.
General Dosing Guidance
The actual dosage depends on suspended solids concentration, mud composition, wastewater salinity, pH, temperature, oil content, treatment target and separation equipment.
For drilling mud solids control, laboratory jar testing is recommended before field application.
For oilfield wastewater treatment, PAM type should be selected according to wastewater characteristics. Anionic PAM is commonly suitable for inorganic solids and mud particles. Cationic or nonionic PAM may be considered for other wastewater conditions after testing.
Bluwat can provide product selection support and dosing recommendations according to customer water samples and field requirements.
Product Advantages for Oilfield Buyers
- High molecular weight for strong flocculation performance
- Suitable for drilling mud solids control
- Effective for mud water clarification and suspended solids settling
- Supports oilfield wastewater treatment and water recovery
- Can improve sludge thickening and solid liquid separation
- Low dosage and economical use
- Minimum 89% solid content
- 20 to 100 mesh powder form
- Anionic, cationic and nonionic options available
- Factory direct supply from China
- Technical documents and sample support available
- Customized molecular weight and charge density available
Packaging and Storage
- BLUFLOC High Molecular Weight PAM Flocculant is packed in 25 kg kraft paper bags with inner PE liner or 750 kg jumbo bags.
- Store the product in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
- Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep the package sealed after opening.
- Recommended storage temperature is 0 to 35 Degree C.
- Shelf life is 2 years under proper storage conditions.
- The product is water soluble, non flammable and non explosive under normal storage conditions.
Bluwat Factory Supply Capability
Bluwat Chemicals is a professional manufacturer and exporter of polyacrylamide and water treatment chemicals with more than 25 years of manufacturing experience.
Bluwat supplies anionic polyacrylamide, cationic polyacrylamide, nonionic polyacrylamide and emulsion polyacrylamide for oilfield drilling, oilfield wastewater treatment, EOR, mining, papermaking, municipal sewage treatment, industrial wastewater clarification and sludge dewatering.
For oilfield customers, Bluwat can provide technical support, sample support, TDS, MSDS, COA, jar testing guidance and customized PAM grade recommendations according to wastewater samples and field conditions.
Available Documents
- TDS available
- MSDS available
- COA available
- Sample support available
- OEM packaging available
- Customized product recommendation available
FAQ
What is high molecular weight PAM used for in oilfield applications?
High molecular weight PAM is used for drilling mud solids control, oilfield wastewater treatment, suspended solids settling, mud water clarification, sludge thickening and solid liquid separation.
Is this product suitable for drilling mud wastewater?
Yes. It is suitable for drilling mud wastewater containing fine mud particles, suspended solids, clay, silt and dispersed drilling solids.
Can PAM help clarify oilfield wastewater?
Yes. PAM helps small particles form larger flocs, which settle faster and improve water clarity.
Which PAM type is recommended for drilling mud solids control?
Anionic PAM is commonly used for inorganic suspended solids and drilling mud particles. The final grade should be selected by jar test.
What is the molecular weight range of BLUFLOC anionic PAM?
The molecular weight range of BLUFLOC anionic PAM is 5 to 25 million.
What is the recommended dissolving concentration?
The recommended dissolving concentration is 0.1 to 0.5%.
How long does the PAM powder need to dissolve?
Normally it takes about 1 hour under proper agitation conditions.
Can PAM be used with coagulants?
Yes. PAM is often used together with coagulants to improve floc formation and solid liquid separation. The best dosing order should be confirmed by testing.
Can Bluwat recommend the suitable product grade?
Yes. Bluwat can recommend AA6518, HA6518, HA7525 or other customized PAM grades according to wastewater sample, suspended solids level, salinity and treatment process.