Lost circulation happens all the time in the mud business. It’s expensive and no good field hand wants it to get out of hand on their watch. We’ll discuss key pieces of information to diagnose, treat, and prevent future issues.

We have lightly touched on Amines when talking about shale inhibition in other episodes. This week, we dive deeper into the details from a chemistry standpoint, discussing reactions and how Amines apply to drilling fluids.

Why is it important to properly collect, categorize and label mud samples? What happens to that 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.