Mud engineers just watch TV and perform mud checks, right? Definitely not. Justin and Matt walk us through a day on location as a mud engineer - minus the bologna sandwich Justin likes to eat.

Why is it important to properly collect, categorize and label mud samples? What happens to this sample once it gets to the lab? Matt and Justin discuss sampling and why correct procedures make all the difference.

It's not anything fancy, but let's discuss Relaxed Filtrate Systems. In episode 114 of the Flowline, Matt and Justin give a quick history of filtrate systems, what they are and why they work.

Justin and Matt revisit brine fluids in this weeks episode of the Flowline. Part 2 of this series touches on different applications and functions on brine in the drilling fluids world.

The term 'surfacctant-based' is thrown around a lot when discussing drilling fluid materials  - but what does that actually mean? In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss different types of surfactants, why they are used and key aspects in relation to drilling fluids.