Drilling Fluids

Gel/Polymer Mud Although gel/polymer muds are normally prepared as fresh water drilling fluid systems, existing…

Drilling fluids QA/QC – Quality Control of Barites The following tests shall be carried out,…

Solids Control – Introduction Solids present in the mud will directly affect mud and well…

Drilling fluids QA/QC – Quality Control of Bulk Materials at Rig Site The following tests…

Solids Control Equipment – Desanders and Desilters The hydrocyclone is an inverted conical shaped shell…

Solids Control Equipment – Mud Cleaners Design and operating principles can be found in suppliers…

Solids Control Equipment – Flowlines and Settling Tanks Flowlines, shaker header boxes (possum bellies) etc.,…

Solids Control Equipment – Centrifuges Design and operating principles can be found in suppliers literature.…

Solids Control Equipment – Shale Shakers The importance of shale shakers as the primary solids…

Drilling Fluid Contamination Contamination is a steady process while drilling, as drilled solids are continually…