1989 guide to drilling, completion and workover fluids

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:5800962

Descriptions of fluid system classifications, product functions and source companies are listed on these pages. System descriptions and product definitions have been kept as simple as possible and, wherever practical, reflect general industry practice and terminology consistent with descriptions adopted by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Nine distinct mud systems are defined, the first seven of which are water-based, and the eighth, oil-based. The final category is a specialized one in which air or gas is the basic circulating medium. The systems are as follows: Non-dispersed; Dispersed; Calcium treated; Polymer; Low solids; Saturated salt; Workover; Oil muds; Air, mist, foam and gas. The product function classifications for each additive are those generally accepted by the Subcommittee on Drilling Fluids, IADC. Some additives have multiple uses, and for those a primary and two secondary function categories are listed. The additives are: Alkalinity, ph control additives, Bactericides; Calcium removers; Corrosion inhibitors; Defoamers; Emulsifiers; Filtrate reducers; Flocculants; Foaming agents; Lost circulation materials; Lubricants; Pipe-freeling agents; Shale-Control inhibitors; Surface active agents.

• OSTI ID: 5800962
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 208:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
DRILLING FLUIDS
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OIL WELLS
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
REVIEWS
CORROSION INHIBITORS
FOAMS
POLYMERS
SLURRIES
STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGY
WELL STIMULATION
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FLUIDS
INDUSTRY
MIXTURES
STIMULATION
SUSPENSIONS
WELLS
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