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Microlite : The Ultimate Low-Density Filler for High-Strength Oilfield Applications

Microlite, a type of glass microsphere, is a groundbreaking material known for its lightweight, high strength properties. These hollow spheres are extensively utilized in the oil and gas industry to enhance drilling fluid performance, reduce wellbore stress, and improve cementing efficiency. Their low-density structure minimizes hydrostatic pressure during drilling, enabling safer and more effective operations in deep and challenging reservoirs. Additionally, microlite contributes to better thermal insulation and increased durability of materials, making it an indispensable component in modern oilfield applications. As the leading suppliers of glass microspheres in Indiaand suppliers of glass microspheres across the globe, we take pride in delivering unparalleled quality and precision with every product. Recognized as one of the leading sellers of glass microspheres, we consistently deliver solutions that redefine standards, combining advanced technology with customer-focused service. Whether you are seeking cutting-edge materials for industrial applications or high-performance microspheres for specialized needs, Petra Microlite is your go-to partner.       

MICROLITE GM 40 and GM 46, our premium hollow glass microspheres, and their crushing strength makes them the optimal choice for cementing slurry applications in oil and gas operations.

Why Crushing Strength Matters:

The crushing strength of Microlite GM 40 and GM 46 is a defining feature, making them ideal for the most demanding cementing applications.

MICROLITE GM 40:

Compressive Strength: 28/4000 psi

This ensures that GM 40 remains intact even in medium-pressure environments, where alternatives like cenospheres or perlite may collapse, leading to slurry performance issues.

MICROLITE GM 46:

Compressive Strength: 41/6000 psi

With even higher strength, GM 46 is engineered for high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) zones, ensuring it maintains its structural integrity and performance under extreme conditions.

Precise Advantages of GM’s Crushing Strength:

Enhanced Durability:

The high crushing strength of Microlite GM microspheres ensures they do not collapse under pressure, unlike cheaper fillers. This results in more stable slurry performance, even in deep wells or HPHT environments.

Improved Operational Reliability:

Crushing strength allows Microlite GM 40 and GM 46 to endure the intense pumping and mixing pressures without losing their integrity. This means fewer failures and reduced risk of costly rework due to compromised slurry.

Better Slurry Control:

The microspheres' durability helps maintain a consistent slurry density, which is essential for optimal cementing results. This leads to better fluid flow and reduces risks like lost circulation or poor zonal isolation.

Examples Where GM Excels:

HPHT Environments:

In challenging high-pressure zones, MICROLITE GM 46 provides superior strength, unlike alternative fillers that may fail, ensuring both the stability of the cement and the overall well integrity.

High-Risk Cementing Applications:

For weak or fractured formations, MICROLITE's high crushing strength ensures that slurry remains stable during pumping and placement, reducing the risk of lost circulation or gas migration.

Improved Well Integrity:

The durability of Microlite GM 40 and GM 46 ensures enhanced zonal isolation, leading to better long-term well integrity, which directly translates into higher ROI through better production and reduced repair costs.

CONCLUSION:

As the leading suppliers of glass microspheres in India and across the globe, we take pride in delivering unparalleled quality and precision with every product. At PETRA INDUSTRIES, we combine innovation and expertise to meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability. Our commitment to excellence has established us as trusted sellers of glass microspheres, offering solutions that empower businesses to achieve their goals. Choose Microlite for superior quality, unmatched service, and a proven reputation as the preferred glass microsphere supplier in India and beyond. Experience the difference with Microlite – where quality meets innovation.

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Leading Manufacturers and Suppliers of Cenosphere Products Petra Buildcare Products

Petra Buildcare Products is a global manufacturing company based in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. With more than a decade of experience, we offer solutions based services to multiple companies across the globe. Our strict quality measures along with attention to detail have made us what we are. Since, 2003, we are exporting Cenosphere across countries like South East Asia, Europe, USA, UAE, Japan, Middle East and North African countries. We have state of the art infrastructure with in-house warehouse for storing the products. Our professionals are well versed and technically sound thereby making them experts in their concerned field.

To Know more about Cenosphere visit at - https://www.indiacenosphere.com/product/cenosphere

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Application of Hollow Glass Microsphere in Oil and Gas Sector and Construction Sector

Why are Hollow Glass Microspheres used in Drilling Fluids?

The hollow glass microspheres are inert in nature and are mostly used as agents to reduce the density of something. In the oil and gas industry, hollow glass microspheres are used by adding them to the drilling fluids in order to reduce their density. Along with being inert they are also stable thermally and have strength thus can be used with both water and oil. They offer a reduction of around 2.086 lbm/gal in the fluid when they are added.

The reduction in density associated with the hollow glass spheres allows for a more effective circulating density. The sphere when added to the drilling fluid results in high viscosity and stability which enables easy management and measurement while drilling. These fluids containing hollow glass microspheres can be utilised in drilling in various conditions which may be either balanced or underbalanced. The use of these spheres also results in the depletion of reservoirs as well as high permeability formations. The differential pressure thus increases the productivity while conducting drilling operations as well as during production.

Hollow glass sphere due to its high strength can adjust to the conditions present in the downhole while drilling and also work well with equipment used for control and pumping. These spheres can help in increasing the drilling rate by reduction in the bottom-hole fluid pressures. But this to a great extent depends on the pressure of the hydrostatic column and other forces which might be present whilst drilling.

Hollow glass microspheres in oil extractions and drilling not only results in the conservation of energy but also reduces costs. The other factor is that because the hollow glass microspheres drilling fluid can be re-used it also becomes environmental friendly and more sustainable to an extent. PETRA MicroLite Glass Microspheres extensively used in drilling fluids because they are economical and of high quality.

Why Hollow Glass Microspheres are used for Energy Saving?

Hollow glass spheres have wide uses in thermal insulation due to their high strength, low density, and chemical resistance. One method of saving energy through glass hollow spheres is using it in drilling and extraction as discussed above. But this energy-saving feature is also very integral to the construction industry as energy is being used significantly in residential sectors. The increase in use of energy is a result of many things such as bad insulation in buildings as well as air conditioners which sometimes even result in 50% of the total energy consumption.

The most effective solution to conserve energy and cut down on costs is to reduce the impact of solar heat and the dissemination of this heat which occurs through rooftops, walls by using insulation that reduces thermal conductivity and increased infrared radiation reflectivity. The most feasible option is to add multiple layers of this insulation through coatings. PETRA MicroLite Glass Microspheres are excellent for thermal insulation applications.

The effectiveness of the thermal property of the hollow glass microsphere has been proved in numerous studies by inspection of its various facets including transfer of heat and the reaction of incorporating hollow glass microspheres in diverse kinds of materials. One such study was conducted in terms of soda-lime silicate under an SEM which showed that the bubbles formed after the incorporation of hollow glass microspheres are spherical in nature and have a very broad surface distribution.

When using the material for insulation, one important observation has to be made in regard to durability as long-term durability is essential in terms of different external factors such as pressure, water, and temperature. The size of the microsphere needs to be proper in order to make it balanced as well as anticorrosive in terms of performance. Further, it should also guard the surface against becoming foul thus extending its durability. Studies have also proved that hollow glass microspheres result in increased thermal and mechanical characteristics of foams used for insulating. One of the examples is that of a polysiloxane-made foam which is made by crosslinking and foaming procedures and reinforcing it with hollow glass microspheres. This has been shown to result in enhanced thermal stability and increased uniformity.

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All About Glass Microsphere

What are Glass Microspheres?

Glass Microspheres are microscopic spheres of glass.

Made of soda-lime borosilicate glass.

Manufactured extensively for:

Research

Medicine

Consumer goods

& Many more

High strength to density ratio makes them lightweight.

How is Glass Microspheres Made?

Glass microspheres are made from:

Glass

Ceramic

Carbon

Plastic

Solid glass microsphere is manufactured by the direct burning of glass powders.

Hollow glass microspheres are produced by adding blowing agents to glass powder.

The presence of additives makes them:

Chemically inert

Water-resistant

Physical Characteristics of Glass Microspheres

Glass microspheres have a smooth & nonporous surface.

Surface gives an edge over the irregular-shaped additives.

Engineered glass microspheres have the following characteristics:

Eco-friendly

Fire-Resistant

High Compressive Strength

Uses of Glass Microsphere

Glass Microspheres have many applications like:

Gas plasma displays

Automotive mirrors

Electronic displays

Flip-chip technology

Filters

Microscopy

Electronic equipment

Syntactic foams

Particulate composites

Reflective paints

Hollow Glass Microspheres

Hollow Glass Microsphere greatly improve the buoyancy of materials.

Also called as bubbles, micro-bubbles, or micro balloons.

Majorly used as lightweight fillers.

High-performance and cost-effective fillers.

Glass type is amorphous and comes with high purity grades.

Features of Hollow Glass Microspheres

The qualities of hollow glass microspheres are:

Higher filler loading with lower viscosity and improved flow.

Have high-strength composite cores.

Deliver high performance with weight reduction.

Possess dimensional stability with sustainability.

Highly abrasion-resistant.

Lightweight and have a good thermal insulation.

Cost-effective and adaptable.

Uses of Hollow Glass Hemispheres & Hollow Glass beads

Hollow glass hemisphere can be blended into compounds.

Used for various processes like:

Spraying

Casting

Moulding

Powder coating

Used as fillers for various materials:

Paint

Rubber

Plastics

FRP

Artificial stone

Putty

Exploitation of oil & gas

Hollow Glass Spheres Drilling Fluids

Inert materials and used as density reducing agents.

Used for reducing the density of drilling fluids & cement blends.

Potential elements for hydrogen storage due to the low density

Non-toxic in nature and non-explosive.

Results in zero environmental pollution.

Mechanically strong and usable.

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Industrial Applications of Hollow Glass Microspheres

Various Industrial Applications of Hollow Glass Microspheres

Hollow glass microspheres are used as fillers in different industries.

Some of the industries having major use of glass microspheres are:

Rubber Industry

Plastic Industry

Mining Industry

Oil & Gas Industry

Biomedical

Construction Industry

Coating Industry

& Many More…

Use of Hollow Glass Microsphere in Rubber Industry

Most prominent use in rubber industry is making silicone rubber sealants. Helps in weight reduction for smooth transportation.

Has multiple benefits:

Adequate insulation

Durability & stability

Used in rubbers manufactured for:

Aerospace industry

Electrical products

Biomedical industry

Power plants

Use of Glass Microsphere in Plastic Industry

Used as a very good substitute to many composites used in plastic manufacturing.

Enhances the sustainability of products.

Improve functionality of plastic processors.

Make their outputs lighter, more durable and stronger.

Reduces need for increased costs & materials in manufacturing process.

Applications of Hollow Glass Sphere in Oil & Gas Industry

Hollow glass microspheres are inert in nature.

Hence used as agents to reduce the density of drilling fluids.

Also, stable thermally and have strength to management during drilling process.

Can be utilised in drilling in balanced or underbalanced conditions.

Result in increased velocity as required during drilling of oil.

Use of Hollow Glass Spheres Drilling Fluids in Mining Industry

PETRA MicroLite glass microsphere is a perfect fit for enhanced performance.

Utilised in the making of emulsion explosives for mining purpose.

Used as density modifiers to adjust the density of emulsion explosives.

Provide adiabatic compression

Channelizes the process of detonation by directing the mechanical energy

How Hollow Microspheres are Used in Biomedical?

Hollow microspheres are used for targeted drug delivery in stomach.

Help to regulate and control medicines dosage at regular intervals.

Improved the therapeutic effects and longevity due to its shapes.

Increase the retention capacity in the gastrointestinal tract.

Need of Hollow Glass Microspheres in Construction Industry

PETRA MicroLite Glass Microspheres are excellent for thermal insulation applications

Hollow glass spheres are widely used in thermal insulation.

Important features of glass microsphere:

High strength

Low density

Chemical resistance

Reduces thermal conductivity and increased infrared radiation reflectivity.

Has durability dependent on external factors like:

Pressure

Water Temperature

Applications of Hollow Glass Beads in Coating Industry

Suitable for hollow glass beads due to magnanimous mechanical characteristics.

Also, have excellent heat-insulation characteristics.

Have high absorption but low emittance rate.

Particularly used in the architectural and industrial fields.

Used to enhance the functioning of industrial coating.

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Industrial Applications of Hollow Glass Microspheres

Petra Buildcare Products is a global manufacturing company based in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. With more than a decade of experience, we offer solutions based services to multiple companies across the globe. Our strict quality measures along with attention to detail have made us what we are. Since, 2003, we are exporting Cenosphere across countries like South East Asia, Europe, USA, UAE, Japan, Middle East and North African countries. We have state of the art infrastructure with in-house warehouse for storing the products. Our professionals are well versed and technically sound thereby making them experts in their concerned field.

Know about Glass Microsphere - Hollow Glass Microspheres visit: https://www.indiacenosphere.com/product/glass-microsphere

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All About Glass Microsphere

Petra Buildcare is a leading manufacturer, exporter of cenosphere, Fillit, Microspheres, Ceramic Microspheres, Hollow ceramic, microspheres, Ceramic Hollow Beads, Hollow Spheres, Hollow Bubbles, Floating Fly Ash Balloons and Hollow Balloons. Petra Buildcare Products is a global manufacturing company based in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

Glass Microspheres are microscopic spheres of glass manufactured for extensive uses in research, medicine, consumer goods, and many other industries. They possess a high strength to density ratio which makes them very lightweight. They are made out of soda-lime borosilicate glass and can survive strong processing.

Microspheres are made from glass, ceramic, carbon, or plastic depending on their applications. Solid glass microsphere is manufactured by the direct burning of glass powders while hollow glass microspheres are produced by adding blowing agents to glass powder. The presence of additives makes them chemically inert and water-resistant. They have a smooth and nonporous surface and spherical which gives them an edge over the irregular shaped additives. These engineered glass microspheres are eco-friendly and fire-resistant with high compressive strength.

Glass Microspheres find their uses in many applications like gas plasma displays, automotive mirrors, electronic displays, flip-chip technology, filters, microscopy, and electronic equipment. They are also used in syntactic foams and particulate composites and reflective paints.

The reduction in the density of the thermally treated glass depicts that the particles are hollow. These hollow particles are majorly used as lightweight fillers. These are high-performance and cost-effective fillers and Hollow Glass Microspheres Manufacturers are committed to global services with more innovations pouring in. This glass type is amorphous and comes with high purity grades. Hollow Glass Microsphere, also called bubbles, micro-bubbles, or micro balloons and greatly improve the buoyancy of materials.

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All about Glass Microsphere

What are Glass Microspheres - Glass Microspheres are microscopic spheres of glass manufactured for extensive uses in research, medicine, consumer goods, and many other industries. They possess a high strength to density ratio which makes them very lightweight. They are made out of soda-lime borosilicate glass and can survive strong processing.

How is Glass Microspheres made - Microsphere are made from glass, ceramic, carbon, or plastic depending on their applications. Solid glass microsphere is manufactured by the direct burning of glass powders while hollow glass microspheres are produced by adding blowing agents to glass powder. The presence of additives makes them chemically inert and water-resistant.

Physical Characteristics - They have a smooth and nonporous surface and spherical which gives them an edge over the irregular shaped additives. These engineered glass microspheres are eco-friendly and fire-resistant with high compressive strength.

Uses of Glass Microsphere - Glass Microspheres find their uses in many applications like gas plasma displays, automotive mirrors, electronic displays, flip-chip technology, filters, microscopy, and electronic equipment. They are also used in syntactic foams and particulate composites and reflective paints.

Hollow Glass Microspheres - The reduction in the density of the thermally treated glass depicts that the particles are hollow. These hollow particles are majorly used as lightweight fillers. These are high-performance and cost-effective fillers and Hollow Glass Microspheres Manufacturers are committed to global services with more innovations pouring in. This glass type is amorphous and comes with high purity grades. Hollow Glass Microsphere, also called bubbles, micro-bubbles, or micro balloons and greatly improve the buoyancy of materials. The qualities of these hollow glass microspheres are-

Hollow Microsphere has a higher filler loading with lower viscosity and improved flow.

They have high-strength composite cores and deliver high performance with weight reduction.

They possess dimensional stability with a lot of sustainability and are highly abrasion-resistant.

They are lightweight and have a good thermal insulation

They are highly cost-effective and adaptable.

Uses of Hollow Glass Hemispheres and Hollow Glass beads - The hollow glass hemisphere can be blended into compounds making them highly useful to innumerable processes like spraying, casting and moulding, and powder coating. There are glass beads also available that are small balls and have excellent optical features. Their usage entails the purpose of filters as isolation or they can be used to fill in the same space of each shape. Hollow glass beads offered by Glass microsphere suppliers are used as fillers in the paint, rubber, plastics, FRP, artificial stone, putty, exploitation of oil and gas, and other materials.

Hollow Glass Spheres Drilling Fluids- Hollow glass hemispheres are inert materials and are used as density reducing agents. In the oil and gas industries, they are used for reducing the density of drilling fluids and cement blends. The most important physical properties of the microspheres for oil field applications are their low specific gravity and high collapse strength. Lesser product is required to achieve the drilling fluid target density which saves a lot of costs.

The hollow glass hemispheres are potential elements for hydrogen storage due to the low density they possess. They are also non-toxic in nature and fire-safe which makes them non-explosive. The added advantages are that it results in zero environmental pollution and are mechanically strong and usable. A wide range of input is offered by hollow glass hemisphere manufacturers. These are small but growing elements in many industrial uses.

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Cenosphere - Advantages & Uses

Cenosphere has high density of Silica & Alumina with different air and gases in it. Hollow Ceramic Microsphere is another name of Cenosphere.

They are found naturally from the process of burning of coal-fired power plants, and has similar properties of manufactured Hollow-Sphered Products. They have hollow spherical structure which helps it to use in different industrial application with their superior properties like high thermal resistance, high strength, low bulk density and high workability.

Manufacturers and Suppliers of cenospheres has advantages of hollow ceramic microsphere is that it improves flowability and provides distribution of filler material. Because of its natural properties microsphere can be used in wet slurry or dry form. Hollow ceramic microsphere provides low surface area-to-volume ratio with easy application. It has great inert properties they are not much affected by water, alkalis, solvents or acids.

They are 30% lighter than all resins and 70% lighter among other minerals that are currently used as fillers.

Cenosphere - Manufacturing Aspects

·        Cenosphere is cost effective. Its utilization may decrease the expenses of manufacturers.

·        It increases the product quality because of its durability, lower weight and high strength. Because of its spherical shape stability & resistance of product increases.

·        It also helps in controlling thermal conductivity and sound values.

Now-a-days hollow ceramic microsphere are also used in cement as fillers to produce concrete. It plays vital role in concrete countertops. Different uses of cenospheres in concrete countertops are as follows:

·        As a lightweight aggregate

·        As a workability enhancer and extra-fine aggregate

·        As a bulk filler and shrinkage reducer

Lightweight Aggregate

The core reason of using cenospheres in concrete is its light weight from sand. Its Density is 0.7 which is very less as compared to the density of sand i.e 2.65 and water i.e 1.0

Workability Enhancer

Particles of hollow ceramic microsphere are very minute due to which it behaves like a microscopic ball bearings in a concrete mix. Due to microscopic ball bearings effect, the workability increases.

Bulk Filler

Cenospheres are ideal to use in cement grout slurry because it has light colours and fine particles which helps in reducing the shrinkage.

Uses of Cenosphere

Uses of Cenospheres are explained below:

Aerospace: In aerospace it is used in ceramic insulation, tortuous path matrix, propeller blades.

Ceramics: In ceramics it is used in Tiles, firebricks, coatings, refractory, insulating materials, high temperature cement.

Construction: In construction it is used in acoustic enhancement, acrylic, adhesives, coatings, backer board, wall panels, cements, cultured marble, epoxy, explosives, Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems(EIFS), fiberglass, laminates, light weight aggregate, synthetic wood, spackle, carpet backing, geothermal cements, concrete fiber board, joint compound, wood fillers.

Coatings: In coatings it is used in highways, driveways, underground pipes etc.

Automotive: In automotive it is used in soundproofing, under-coatings, brake pads, sealants, body fillers and putties etc.

Oil Field: In oil field it is used in cementing, drilling muds(decreasing slurry density without increased water content).

Plastic: In plastic it is used in Polyethylene, PVC, compounding film, urethane potting compounds etc.

Benefits of Cenosphere

Reduces WeightSphericity

Sound Attenuation

Thermal Reflectivity

Refractory

Strength