Articles Tagged with ''drilling fluids management''

Having issues with polymers blinding your shaker screens? In Ask Brock episode 42, host Brock Yordy has tips.

The grout serves as an integral part of a properly functioning heat loop system, and also creates a low-permeable seal through the length of the borehole. Follow these steps to ensure a good sample of grout for thermal conductivity testing.

Host Brock Yordy throws it in reverse for the latest Ask Brock, episode 38.

Host Brock Yordy talks troubleshooting polymers in the latest Ask Brock, episode 37.

If you participate in a mud school, try these tips to get the most out of it.

For many applications, bentonite chips are sufficient. However, there are cases where the use of bentonite tablets is preferred.

What is the best way to reduce remnant drilling mud from the well before installing the pumping system?

In Ask Brock episode 23, Brock Yordy discusses how to design a drilling fluid for big gravel and aggressive sand downhole conditions.

Company says product can help slurries pass the paint filter test.

If you have drilled for any length of time, sooner or later you are going to stick your drill pipe. Recognizing the different ways drill pipe can get stuck is the first step in prevention — and recovery.