Effects of Drilling Fluid Rheological Properties on Drill Cuttings Transport

• Main Author: Norsaiful Bin Rosli, Norsaiful
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi Petronas 2010
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/1449/1/Norsaiful_Bin_Rosli.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/1449/

During well drilling process, drill cuttings were produced. Drill fluid (or mud) has been used to remove the drill cuttings that are produced in the well by transporting it to the surface. The removal of drill cuttings is important in ensuring a smooth drilling process. In order for the drilling flu...