During AOG 2025, ISI Oilfield Chemicals delivered a technical session on “HVFR Fluid Characterization”, showcasing its state-of-the-art laboratories and the expertise of the company engineering team to assess, compare and improve products used in hydraulic fracturing.
The presentation provided an opportunity to share with technical experts how the combination of laboratory technology and field experience translates into reliable solutions for today’s challenges in Vaca Muerta and other unconventional developments and projects.
HVFR: Performance and Control in Hydraulic Fracturing
Choosing the right High Viscosity Friction Reducer (HVFR) formulation is essential to achieve consistent and efficient performance in unconventional hydraulic fracturing operations.
Through controlled testing, our team evaluates key parameters such as friction reduction, thermal stability, viscoelastic behavior, and response to varying salinity levels.
Such studies allow us to compare our own products with others on the market. Thus, we ensure that each solution meets the quality standards required by operators.
State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment
Our state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with advanced tools such as the Friction Flow Loop and the Rheometer, which enable us to analyze fluid performance both in motion and at rest.
- The Friction Flow Loop measures maximum friction reduction, hydration rate, and HVFR stability under real operating conditions.
- The Rheometer evaluates viscosity, viscoelastic properties, and fluid microstructure. A a result, a clear understanding of long-term behavior is provided.
Using such tools and relying on our team’s technical expertise, we test both our own and third-party products under real formation water conditions, accurately reproducing the field environment.
This approach strengthens the quality of our results and positions ISI as a trusted partner for operators who look for reliable, consistent, and proven products.
Continuous Innovation: High-Performance Friction Reducers
At ISI Oilfield Chemicals, we keep on investing in technology, research, and development to deliver high-value chemical solutions for the industry.
Our portfolio includes a complete range of friction reducers designed for different operational needs:
- IFR-43 and IFR-43 HS – emulsion-based products for low and high salinity.
- IFR-LBHV E and IFR-HBHV E, high viscosity emulsion for low and high salinity (HVFR).
- I-FLOWFRAC 56 – HVFR in micro dispersion.
- IFR-LBHV 4S – high-viscosity solid polymer.
All our products have been tested and validated both in the laboratory and in field operations and they consistently delivered accurate and reliable results wherever they have been applied.
Contact us to find the most suitable chemical solution for your operation.