Beschreibung:
A Practical Handbook for Drilling Fluids Processing delivers a much-needed reference for drilling fluid and mud engineers to safely understand how the drilling fluid processing operation affects the drilling process. Agitation and blending of new additions to the surface system are explained with each piece of drilled solids removal equipment discussed in detail. Several calculations of drilled solids, such as effect of retort volumes, are included, along with multiple field methods, such as determining the drilled solids density. Tank arrangements are covered as well as operating guidelines for the surface system.
1. Introduction and Rheology Review2. Mud Tank Arrangements Needed for Safety3. Addition Section4. Agitation5. Drilled Solids Removal6. Shale Shakers7. Sand Traps8. Degassers and Mud Gas Separators9. Hydrocyclones10. Mud Cleaners11. Centrifuges12. Surface Drilling Fluid Systems13. Removal Section14. Centrifugal Pumps15. Drilled Solids Calculations16. Fraction of Drilling Fluid Processed17. Equipment Solids Removal Efficiency18. Cut Points 19. Cuttings Transport20. Dilution21. Tank Arrangements Found on Rigs22. Operating Guidelines for Mud Tank Systems23. Solutions to Chapter Problems24. Appendix