Blar i Vitenskapelige publikasjoner (TN-IEP) på forfatter "Khalifeh, Mahmoud"
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Aging and Temperature Effects on the Performance of Sustainable One-Part Geopolymers Developed for Well-Cementing Applications
Omran, Mohamed; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Paiva, Maria (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study elucidates the effects of aging and temperature over the performance of one-part “just add water” (JAW) granite-based geopolymers for application in well cementing and well abandonment. Additionally, the ... -
Alternative setting materials for primary cementing and zonal isolation – Laboratory evaluation of rheological and mechanical properties
Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Saasen, Arild; Godøy, Rune; Delabroy, Laurent (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Portland cement is the prime zonal isolation material used in hydrocarbon wells and its utilization has been extended to geothermal, carbon sequestration and gas storage wells. Despite the vast quantity of research activities ... -
Application of non-parametric statistical methods to predict pumpability of geopolymers for well cementing
Hamie, Hassan; Hoayek, Anis; El-Ghoul, Bassam; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)As a potential alternative to Portland cement, geopolymers are getting wider acceptance in the scientific world. On a laboratory scale, the latter is being experimented repeatedly to extract valuable and valid results. To ... -
Application of the quemada viscosity model for drilling fluids
Knutsen, Sandra; Cayeux, Eric; Saasen, Arild; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Chapter, 2021)A number of different models are used to describe the shear rate dependent viscosity of drilling fluids. Most, such as the Herschel-Bulkley model, have a purely empirical basis. The Quemada model, while still empirical, ... -
Bonding Mechanism of Zonal Isolation Materials to Clean and Rusted Casing
Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Saasen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In oil and gas and geothermal well construction, a cementitious material is pumped in the wellbore to provide zonal isolation and support the casing during the life cycle of the well. Thus, the cementitious barrier materials ... -
Characterization of the mud displacement in an enlarged wellbore: An integrated rock-fluid model
Wu, Yuxing; Salehi, Saeed; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Cement-mud displacement plays a crucial role in the sealability of cement sheaths. Irregular geometric features of a wellbore due to washout can have a negative impact on mud and cement mobilization. An unstable interface ... -
Design and Early Age Performance of Sustainable One-Part Geopolymers for Well Cementing
Omran, Mohamed; Pavia, Maria; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-10)One-part geopolymers, known as “just add water” (JAW), alkali-activated formulation is presented in this work. This work reveals the design and development of short-term properties of JAW geopolymers for use in oilwell ... -
Development of One-Part Rock-Based Geopolymers for Downhole Cementing Applications
Omran, Mohamed; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-10)The use of geopolymers as a full replacement for cement in oil well cementing applications requires the development of not only environmentally friendly but also user-friendly cementitious materials. This study aims to ... -
Effect of Calcium Expansive Additives on the Performance of Granite-Based Geopolymers for Zonal Isolation in Oil and Gas Wells
Gomado, Foster Dodzi; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Saasen, Arild; Kjøniksen, Anna-Lena; Sanfelix, Susana; Aasen, Jan Aage (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Geopolymers have emerged as a promising alternative to Portland cement for oil and gas wells. Achieving effective zonal isolation by use of geopolymers may require controlling their expansion. This study investigates the ... -
Effect of Organic Retarders on Fluid-State and Strength Development of Rock-Based Geopolymer
Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Samarakoon, Mudiyansele Samindi Manjula K; Salehi, Saeed; Wu, Yuxing (Chapter, 2023)Granite waste is rich in aluminum and silicate has the potential of turning to geopolymer material after mixing with an alkali solution. One of the challenges in developing a geopolymer is to select a suitable retarder to ... -
Effect of Zn2+ and K+ as Retarding Agents on Rock-Based Geopolymers for Downhole Cementing Operations
Chamssine, Fawzi; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Saasen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Geopolymer material has a potential to function alongside Portland Cement as an efficient cementitious material for well cementing and plug and abandonment applications. Geopolymer material requires retarding agents to be ... -
Experimental Evaluation of the Effect of Temperature on the Mechanical Properties of Setting Materials for Well Integrity
Ogienagbon, Adijat Ayobami; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)A fundamental understanding of the mechanical properties of zonal isolation materials is important for predicting well integrity during well operation conditions. Conventionally, the mechanical properties of zonal isolation ... -
Experimental Study of Hydraulic Sealability and Shear Bond Strength of Cementitious Barrier Materials
Kamali, Mohammadreza; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Eid, Elsayed; Saasen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06)In this experimental study, two different cementitious materials, including (i) a class of expansive cement currently used for plug and abandonment (P&A) operations and (ii) a non-cement-based naturally occurring rock, ... -
The fate of hydrocarbon leaks from plugged and abandoned wells by means of natural seepages
Tveit, Mari Røstvig; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Nordam, Tor; Saasen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10)When a well reaches the end of its productive life, it is permanently plugged and abandoned. Even though new technology and verification methods are being evaluated, it is evident that operational, barrier material and ... -
The Fundamental Principles and Standard Evaluation for Fluid Loss and Possible Extensions of Test Methodology to Assess Consequences for Formation Damage
Klungtvedt, Karl Ronny; Saasen, Arild; Vasshus, Jan Kristian; Trodal, Vegard Bror; Mandal, Swapan Kumar; Berglind, Bjørn; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04)Industry testing procedures such as ANSI/API 13B-1 describe a method for measuring fluid loss and studying filter-cake formation against a medium of either a filter paper or a porous disc, without giving information about ... -
Gel Pills for Downhole Pressure Control during Oil and Gas Well Drilling
Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Penkala, Larisa; Saasen, Arild; Aase, Bodil; Omland, Tor Henry; Taugbøl, Knut; Reinås, Lorents (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)During drilling of petroleum or geothermal wells, unforeseen circumstances occasionally happen that require suspension of the operation. When the drilling fluid is left in a static condition, solid material like barite may ... -
Investigation of the hydraulic integrity of cement plug: Oilwell cementitious materials
Ogienagbon, Adijat Ayobami; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The loss of hydraulic integrity in oil and gas wells due to the loss of cement sheath sealability can lead to environmental contamination, annular pressure build-up, and safety threats. In this study, we examine the hydraulic ... -
Multiscale insights into mechanical performance of a granite-based geopolymer: Unveiling the micro to macro behavior
Hajiabadi, Seyed Hasan; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Van Noort, Reinier (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-09)Geopolymers (GPs), based on rocks and similar (waste) materials, have shown promising features as alternatives to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in many applications. The properties of these materials can be tailored to a ... -
Plug & abandonment of offshore wells: Ensuring long-term well integrity and cost-efficiency
Vrålstad, Torbjørn; Saasen, Arild; Fjær, Erling; Øia, Thomas; Ytrehus, Jan David; Khalifeh, Mahmoud (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10)There is an upcoming "P&A wave" of wells that need to be permanently plugged and abandoned, especially in mature, offshore areas such as the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. It is important to ensure that plugged wells do not ... -
Retarding mechanism of Zn2+ species in geopolymer material using Raman spectroscopy and DFT calculations
Chamssine, Fawzi; H.S. Gasparotto, Luiz; Angelo Fonsecade Souza, Miguel; Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Cezar de Oliveira Freitas, Julio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Geopolymers are the most promising alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement for oil-well cementing and well abandonment. To that end, the slurry needs a required pumping time ensured by the addition of retarders. Although ...