Characterization and performance of 70/30 and 90/10 OBM mud systems

Drilling fluid is an essential part of drilling operation. The main functions of the drilling fluid are to transport cutting, to maintain well pressure and cooling formation and drill-bit. The detail knowledge of drilling fluid is very important to design safe and proper drilling operations. This thesis presents the characterization and performance evaluation of 70/30 and 90/10 Oil Water Ratio of Oil Based Mud systems. The characterization is through direct experimental measurements and the performance is through simulation and experimental studies as well