Publisher's Synopsis
The drilling-fluid system-commonly known as the "mud system"-is the single component of the well-construction process that remains in contact with the wellbore throughout the entire drilling operation. Drilling-fluid systems are designed and formulated to perform efficiently under expected wellbore conditions. Advances in drilling-fluid technology have made it possible to implement a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose system for each interval in the well-construction process. This book "Handbook of Optimum Water Based Oil Well Drilling Fluids" has been designed to cover the syllabus of various universities. The subject matter has been arranged as to provide a clear and integrated approach to the subject-care has been taken to make the treatment of the subject simple and accessible to the average students.
