What role does shear play in drilling fluid? What are the sources of shear? Justin and Matt talk about why shear matters and how it impacts fluid properties.

Justin was recently asked why the mud weight is lighter after a trip but returns to the original mud weight after circulating. Matt and Justin discuss minor settling versus sag and other mud weight fluctuations that occur during trips. 

Justin was recently asked why the mud weight is lighter after a trip but returns to the original mud weight after circulating. Matt and Justin discuss minor settling versus sag and other mud weight fluctuations that occur during trips. 

We want to thank our listeners, guests, and team for their support for another successful year of The Flowline! The holidays are in full swing and we want to give a special shout-out to all the field personnel making sacrifices over the holidays to keep the world spinning.

We want to thank our listeners, guests, and team for their support for another successful year of The Flowline! The holidays are in full swing, and we want to give a special shout-out to all the field personnel making sacrifices over the holidays to keep the world spinning.

There’s the price of something, and then there’s the actual cost. What are factors that help determine the total cost of a drilling fluid solution relative to overall drilling costs?

There’s the price of something, and then there’s the actual cost. What are factors that help determine the total cost of a drilling fluid solution relative to overall drilling costs?

High fluid loss squeezes are used when loss rates are at their worst. We discuss a field application of a new squeeze with special guests Richard Toomes and Jordan Benge, who were instrumental in the design and execution of successful treatment.

High fluid loss squeezes are used when loss rates are at their worst. We discuss a field application of a new squeeze with special guests Richard Toomes and Jordan Benge, who were instrumental in the design and execution of successful treatment.

Electrophoresis techniques allow for separation and reuse in a number of industrial and biomedical processes. What can they do for drilling fluids?