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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 22, No. 3, 2018, pp. 406-408
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Bioline Code: ja18071
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 22, No. 3, 2018, pp. 406-408
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Effects of Temperature on the Density of Water Based Drilling Mud
EBIKAPAYE, JP
Abstract
Rheological properties are tested throughout a drilling operation as it is critical in the control
and maintenance of rheological properties. This paper investigates the effects of temperature on the density of
water based drilling mud. Water based mud was prepared with resistant additives and weighing materials for
temperature conditions ranging 28oC,30oC,40 oC,50 oC,60oC, 70oC and the densities at these temperature ranges
was determined. The experimental data obtained supports the idea that mud density being a rheological property
decreases (8.85ppg - 8.49ppg) with increase in temperature (28oC to 70oC).This is as a result of the mud
contents becoming degraded upon addition of heat at higher temperatures.
Keywords
Temperature; drilling mud; Hydrostatic pressure; Bentonite
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