Mud Testing

1. Introduction

1.2 Functions of drilling fluids

1.3 Different type of drilling mud and main components

1.3.1 The main mud product

1.3.2 Types of drilling fluids

1.3.2.1 Water-base muds1.3.2.2 Oil-base muds

1.3.3 Drilling with air, foam or aerated mud1.3.4 Completion and work over fluids

1.4 API srandard mud tests

1.4.1 Denisty (weight) of drilling fluid

1.4.1.1 Mud balance

1.4.2 Viscosity

1.4.2.1 March funnel1.4.2.2 Rheometer (rotor and handle viscometers)

1.4.3 Filtration properties

1.4.3.1 Filter press1.4.3.2 High-temperature, high-pressure filter press (HTHP)

1.4.4 Hydrogen-ion determination (PH determination)

1.4.4.1 Colorimetric method 1.4.4.2 Electrometric methods

1.4.5 Sand content1.4.6 Liquids and solids content (Retort) 

1.5 Mechanical treatment or drilling solids

Mud balance

Marsh Funnel

Fann viscometer

Complete  mud removal system with mud cleaner and centrifuge

Linear shale shaker, courtesy of M1

Vacuum degasser

Principle of hydrocyclone

Desilters

Mud cleaner

Decanting centrifuge