Cementing Job - Preparation Guidelines
This article presents guidelines for: 1. Treatment of Mud Prior to Cementing, 2. Hole Volumes and Slurry Volume Calculations, 3. Circulation Test before the job.
Treatment of Mud Prior to Cementing
Before pulling out of hole to run casing, the hole shall be circulated clean (150 % of casing contents) until there are no further cuttings returns at the shakers. This shall be witnessed by the Mud Engineer and Mud Logger.
To improve displacement efficiency, the mud shall be conditioned to reduce the rheology during circulation, if needed.
Solids control . . .