Real-time analysis shows particle size distribution in drilling mud

As private companies, groups, organizations, and governments face increasing demand for energy and fuel, interest in geotechnical engineering and technology continues to expand. Liquid drilling fluids and their properties are just a portion of the areas of interest, but the at-line analysis of size...

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Published inE & P Plus p. N_A
Main Author Spaulding, Benjamin W
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Houston Hart Energy 01.03.2013
Subjects
Closed loop systems
Drilling
Fluids
Information systems
Particle size
Real time
Technology adoption
Time series
Trends
United States > US
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Summary:As private companies, groups, organizations, and governments face increasing demand for energy and fuel, interest in geotechnical engineering and technology continues to expand. Liquid drilling fluids and their properties are just a portion of the areas of interest, but the at-line analysis of size and distribution of particles in an aqueous drilling fluid (mud) is an important factor when discussing fluids. The increased demand for rig-site real-time detection of particle concentration in drilling fluid has led to the development of the FlowCAM Engineered System (ES). With the data provided by the FlowCAM-ES, the potential negative effects of incorrect and improper drilling fluid composition on both operational performance and the overall economic situation can be minimized and managed. One other benefit of having near-instantaneous feedback on both size and particle distribution (at the work site or rig) is for drilling fluid modifications.
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