Technical literature and related information on our drilling muds products including brochures, completions, comparisons and case histories. This wedging process squeezes the formation outward, around the perimeter of the wellbore. Specialized additives complement the efficiencies of our advanced drilling fluid systems by targeting performancehindering downhole problems that drive up costs and threaten drilling programs. Laboratory manual drilling engineering drilling fluid 1 experiment no. The wbm family, in which fresh, salt, or seawater is the continuous phase, is the most used 9095%. Fluid design requires an indepth knowledge of the rock formations, clays, and other minerals that may interfere with the drilling process, and of the lubrication requirements of the drill string you are using. According to american petroleum institute api, drilling fluid is defined as a circulating. When the viscosity of the drilling fluid increases or decreases over the heating and cooling cycle, the test results can indicate temperature instability.
In geotechnical engineering, drilling fluid, also called drilling mud, is used to aid the drilling of boreholes into the earth. It is not intended as a detailed manual on drilling fluid control procedures. Use the spatula and scrape the dried drilling fluid from the chamber 17 and lid 18 to assure correct drilling fluid measurement. We also have a 400 square foot classroom that comfortably seats twelve students. Dedicated to the testing and research and development of drilling fluids. Basic properties determination of the drilling fluids. It is not applicable as a detailed manual on drilling fluid. The mud lab is a built to purpose facility enjoying the full support of the administration. Extensive lab capability available to pilottest future drilling fluid formulations, spotcheck existing fluids and analyze wellbore solids. During drilling the core becomes contaminated with drilling mud filtrate and the reduction of. Open main air valve by turning handle located on lab bench counter clockwise. The first line of technical service is at the well site. Not sure if you have resolved this, but we have a mini drilling fluid lab in my research group, with. Introduction iadc international association of drilling.
Introduction international association of drilling. Show full abstract graphite effect on improving the properties of waterbased drilling fluid in various experiments by rotary viscometers, standard filter press, lubricity meter, phmeter, and. Fluid saturation is defined as the ratio of the volume of fluid in a given core sample to the. This chapter focuses on the development of drilling fluids technology and their functions. View lab report lab manual for drilling fluid from drilling drilling1 at petronas technology university. M i swaco engineering drilling fluid manual slideshare. Enyi school of computing, science and engineering university of salford, manchester drilling e2 section 1 drilling fluid. Delivering qualityassured results on which you can depend. Welcome to the baroid fluids handbook the baroid fluids handbook has been converted from its original form into adobe document format, allowing it to be viewed, copied, and printed easily. Baker hughes inteq drilling fluids reference manual readdownload references for drilling fluids program, casing running program, 2. Proven solutions for downhole challengesfrom the simple to the complex. Laboratory pilot tests and planning are both important in preparing to drill a troublesome well. The core content of this course will cover all the main pillars of drilling fluids activities linked to drilling and completion operations, with safety best practices being a. It is unsafe for the students to come to the laboratory wearing garments with parts that that hang about loosely.
Drilling fluids testing ofi testing equipment, inc. This guide covers virtually every aspect involved in understanding and maintaining drilling fluids. When the viscosity of the drilling fluid increases or decreases over the heating and cooling cycle. It is applicable to both waterbased and nonaqueous drilling fluids, as well as the base or makeup fluid. Some drilling fluids can cause severe skin burns or irritation. For over 30 years ofi testing equipment ofite has provided instruments and reagents for testing drilling fluids, well cements, completion fluids, and wastewater. Our engineers are trained to monitor fluid properties, to pilot test, and to recommend and implement appropriate treatments to help ensure that drilling and reservoir fluids meet operational specifications. The drilling fluid also lubricates the bit tooth penetration through the bottom hole debris into the rock and serves as a lubricant between the wellbore and drill string thus reducing torque and drag. Ecology and environmental friendly drilling fluids. Drilling fluids technology training course petroskills dft.
It updates the scientific and technological aspects relating to auger drilling, blasthole drilling, drilling for exploration of minerals including coal and for ground water. Our broad portfolio of drilling fluids offers solutions formulated for the specific needs of offshore, onshore, contingency, and. We are here to provide you with professional oilfield cement and drilling fluid testing. Drilling is a complex operation requiring the marriage of different technologies and disciplines. This international standard provides procedures for the laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance properties. Introduction drilling fluid is a fluid used to aid the drilling of boreholes. This standard provides procedures for the laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance properties. Remove steel wool using the corkscrew, and clean chamber with spatula. The fluid content of the core observed on the surface can not be used as a quantitative measure of saturation of oil, gas and water. Lab manual for drilling fluid ph weighing scale scribd. Our primary testing facility is a 500 square foot lab with an additional 1,200 square feet of instructional lab space. How can i prepare standard water based drilling fluid in.
A study to optimize drilling fluids to improve borehole stability. Laboratory testing aids in fluid design and expands the capacity to monitor and evaluate fluids when fieldtesting procedures prove inadequate. Fann maintains a large inventory of labware, consumable supplies and reagents for use with various instruments, portable test kits, and in drilling fluid laboratories. Drilling fluids testing drilling fluid tests are performed in the field andor laboratory to evaluate the properties and characteristics of the fluid, and to determine its performance limitations. Describes the ways of creating drilling mud and obtaining a desired mud weight, as well as the different. This laboratory is aimed at providing an introduction to the knowhow of common processes used in. Drilling engineering manual, department of petroleum.
Gb205 this recommended practice provides standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of oilbased drilling fluids. Pdf drilling fluids manual vitvungtau vitvungtau academia. Outward compression and strengthening of the wellbore. Hole conditions in water sensitive shales can be correlated with changes in. Welcome to the baroid fluids handbook oil field trash. In mud laboratory experiments, 350 cm 3 is the volume chosen to represent 42 us gallons 1 oilfield barrel 0. This facility is run by an experienced team of phd chemists and chemists with. Experimental investigation of drilling fluid formulations and. Replace any steel wool caked with drilling fluid with new steel wool 22. This course is designed for engineers and field personnel involved in the planning and implementation of drilling programs. Drilling fluids laboratory department of ocean engineering. The ofite drilling fluids product line includes the viscometers, rheometers, retorts, aging cells, roller ovens, mud balances, filter presses, and all other instruments required to evaluate drilling fluid properties according to api recommended practice 1. Designing pilot tests drilling fluids netwas group oil.
Field measurements of drilling fluid and filtrate ph are fundamental to drilling fluid control. Amoco production company drilling fluids manual pressures. To be effective, you need to start with a solid job design and the right drilling fluid. During drilling, the core becomes contaminated with drilling mud filtrate and the reduction of pressure and temperature while bringing the core to surface results in gas dissolution and further expansion of fluids. To achieve this objective, the manual is divided into two parts. Cores are obtained during the drilling of a well by replacing the drill bit with a diamond. Lab manual for drilling fluid laboratory manual drilling. Preparation of drilling fluids and samples used in fluid analysis requires a variety of high speed mixers and blenders.
Mi swaco helps oil and gas operators increase efficiency and lower costs by designing and engineering drilling fluid systems and additives that accommodate a wide range of drilling environments and demanding applicationshpht, deep water, shale gas, heavy oil, depleted wells, and more. In addition to these product lines we also offer a range of instruments for core analysis. The drilling fluid program should address environmental issues concerned with the discharge of drilling fluid, products, and removed solids. In this case, lab pilot tests are advantageous in that they can be performed in advance, but then pilot tested again at the rigsite with the actual mud and chemicals. The wbm are mainly composed of aqueous solutions of polymers and clays in water or brines, with different types of additives incorporated to the aqueous solution. Our calgary lab provides testing and custom product development of drilling fluids. If drilling fluid is defined as a material employed to aid tools in the creation of a borehole, the use of drilling fluids far antedates the petroleum industry. They provide primary well control of subsurface pressures by a combination of density and any additional pressure acting on the fluid column annular or surface imposed.
Mi swaco was the first company to introduce costeffective, highefficiency micronized barite technology to water and oilbased drilling fluids. Leap29 have an urgent position available for drilling fluid engineers in romania. Api rp i recommended practice for laboratory testing. Handson laboratory exercises are included in the fiveday houston sessions. Drilling and completion fluids baker hughes, a ge company. Drilling muds literature brochures, completions and. Instruments are available individually or in convenient kits. I have not included reference information that should be readily available in the office or on of baroid, martin ellins of baker hughes inteq milpark, and ian chalky. Both should be done long in advance of anticipated problems. Composition and properties of drilling and completion fluids. From our manufacturing facility in houston, tx we provide customers all over the world with quality products and exceptional service.
We operate and maintain a fully equipped, comprehensive 7,000 sq. Dead weight hydraulic filter press is used to measure filtrate loss and mud cake thickness associated to a mud sample. Intertek staff bring total quality assurance expertise to drilling fluid projects, and can modify or tailor existing tests to address specific drilling problems. The laboratory experiments were conducted in order to formulate a blend of waterbased. It is applicable to both waterbased and oilbased drilling fluids, as well as the base or makeup fluid. The three main types of drilling fluids are waterbased. The book begins by giving a basic understanding of mud chemistry and polymer chemistry are covered in detail. How can i prepare standard water based drilling fluid in the lab. These mixers must conform to american petroleum institute specification a and require the api recommended single mud impeller blade for mixing either waterbased or oilbased drilling fluids. The addition of bottom discharge bits and fluid control valves 110 to the core barrel system minimizes the amount of drilling fluid and its contact with the sample which further decreases sample disturbance. Drilling fluids manual proprietary for the exclusive use of amoco production company and other wholly owned subsidiaries of amoco corporation. The fann 50 hthp viscometer is used to evaluate rheological properties at up to 500f 260c and 700 psi to determine the temperature stability of a drilling fluid. Conduct laboratory work to develop a drilling fluid formulation, which satisfies the.
Drilling fluids fl1 iadc drilling manual introduction drilling fluids are fluids that are used during the drilling of subterranean wells. Personnel managing the solidsseparation equipment must be very familiar with this part of the drilling fluid program and have a good understanding of governmental regulations and operator requirements. Drilling fluid analysis, problem solving, rigsite assistance, training, and audits are. Mar 01, 2016 circulating drilling fluid transports heat away from these frictional sites, reducing the chance of premature bit failure and pipe damage. Often used while drilling oil and natural gas wells and on exploration drilling rigs, drilling fluids are also used for much simpler boreholes, such as water wells. This is a convenient concept for mud technicians to use when mixing or pilottesting mud samples. Our facility has over 22,000 square feet of floor space, with extensive cement and drilling fluid testing equipment, as well as plenty of space for any particular tests you might require. The bit is in constant contact with the drilling fluid as it flushes out the borehole cuttings. Model 821 rig laboratory manual fann instrument company. Activity is the measurement of the chemical potential or the reaction availability of a chemical species. It details the various fluids that are used by the drilling and wrorkover industry and theory associated with it. Extensive testing of the fluid is performed in the design phase of the fluid, either to achieve desired fluid characteristics or to determine the performance limitations of the fluid.
Clay interactions, solubility of components and contaminants, and overall effectiveness of additives are all dependent upon ph. It is intended to give the drilling supervisor and the on site mud engineer a thorough understanding of drilling mud. The course will be held at schlumbergers european learning center elc training facility in melun, france. Mud engineering this chapter covers the following items. This is a short term project starting as soon as possible. The seminar covers all aspects of drilling fluids technology, emphasizing both theory and practical application. The first part consists of seven experiments for measuring the physical properties of drilling fluid such as mud weight density, rheology viscosity. It is not applicable as a detailed manual on drilling fluid control. Laboratory manual drilling engineering drilling fluid 1.
Introduction the origins, migration and trapping of petroleum and exploring for it introduction 1. Our fluids engineers are available to help develop and execute a strong drilling fluid program. The baroid fluids handbook is organized alphabetically by topic, each of which has its own chapter. Baker hughes inteq drilling fluids reference manual. Every student should obtain a set of instruction sheets entitled manufacturing processes laboratory. Care should be exercised not to fall or get splashed by drilling fluid. Performances and environmental considerations 229 1. Legacy drilling fluids offer a full catalog of drilling and completion fluids products suitable for all wellbore environments. For reasons of safety, every student must come to the laboratory in shoes. Aug, 2014 m i swaco engineering drilling fluid manual 1. Fann has the instruments you need for testing drilling fluids in the field or in the lab. Waste management and disposal drilling fluids netwas.