For 21 years, I have worked for a global company that mines bentonite clay and markets drilling fluids products, polymers and additives, grouts and sealants, and well rehabilitation products. While we serve many industries in addition to drilling, a good portion of my time involves teaching drilling fluids seminars. I give about 26 to 30 seminars a year.
While conducting these seminars, I tend to want to get out a lot of information within the allotted time. In doing so, the many technical details can sometimes drown out key, higher-level points. I want to take a look at those points. If someone asks for three key points to remember in working with drilling fluids, I tell them: