A cross-link is a chemical bond that joins two separate polymer chains together. When this happens, the free movement of individual polymer chains is restricted. The fluidity of the polymer chains reduces as the degree (density) of cross-linking increases, and this will affect the physical properties of the drilling fluid. In the drilling oilfield, cross-linking …
The use of a gunk plug or squeeze may be considered if conventional LCM pills are unsuccessful in reducing or curing formation losses. The traditional gunk plug or squeeze involved dispersing Bentonite in diesel oil and spotting the resulting gunk plug across the thief zone. The gunk squeeze involves closing the annular BOP and squeezing …
Lost circulation In Drilling is any loss of whole mud to subsurface formations during any phase in drilling operations. Lost circulation is one of the primary contributors to high mud costs. In this article, we will handle their effects, types, types of thief zones, first actions & methods for locating loss zones. Also, we will …
Formation losses usually account for most of the additional costs when actual drilling fluid costs exceed estimated figures, which is why so much effort goes into preventing down-hole losses in the first place. If offset data is available, we can design the well to isolate lost-circulation zones behind casing pipe before drilling deeper formations requiring …
Cementing is the most important non-drilling function performed by the Drilling Foreman. Poor cementing properties & techniques used in oil and gas wells can cause countless drilling problems if the bottom joint of the surface pipe is lost. It can also cause costly remedial operations or loss of holes. A bad cement job can make …
Mud Engineers & drilling engineers need to have quick drilling fluid calculations equations to help them while they are on the rig. In this article, we will have a simple guide for the most used equations for drilling mud preparations, system, displacement, volumes, etc. Density and Specific Gravity Calculations For mud The density of a …
The article on completion and workover fluids testing procedures explains in detail how to measure brine cleanliness. Please note that this article is a part of the drilling fluid testing procedures article which discusses the procedures for testing Water Based Mud and Oil Based Mud. Brine cleanliness is critical for completion and production operations because …
API RP 13B-1 Download PDF Contents: Introduction This part of ISO 10414 is based on API RP 13B-1 download PDF, third edition, December 2003[2] and ISO 10414 (all parts)[6].Annexes A to H and K of this part of ISO 10414 are for information only. Annexes I and J are normative. In this part of ISO …
The following water-based mud testing procedures follow approved ANSI/ API RP 13B-1. In this article, we will provide all the procedures for all the mud tests related to WBM, including physical properties and chemical properties. But first, before going in-depth on our subject, let’s have a look at Safety Precautions While Mud Testing. Water Based …
This article will introduce a complete guide for the oil-based mud testing procedures, including physical and chemical tests. This article is part of the significant article on drilling fluid test procedures. Oil-Based Mud Testing Procedures For Physical Properties These Oil Based Mud Testing Procedures For Physical Properties are as follows: Oil Base Mud Whole Mud …
