1989 guide to drilling, completion and workover fluids

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 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), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 208:6; ISSN WOOIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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