What Does Annular Filler Mean?
Annular filler is animpervious,usually bentonite, cement or a bentonite-and cement mixplaced in the annulus(the space between thecasing and the borehole wall)to prevent the introduction of drilling fluids or other contaminants fromdrillingoperations into local groundwater sources.
The use of annular filler is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency, which also specifies the type of materials to be used, the makeup of the materials used for annular filler and the depth to which the annular filler must be placed.
Annular filler is also known as an annular seal.