Why are we mixing Bentonite with fresh water for water-based mud? The reason is, Bentonite dispersed in freshwater will give you the following qualities – Good cuttings lifting capacity Suitable filtration control Good drilling rate Good filter cake PROCEDURE FOR MIXING It is important to note how to mix Bentonite…
LIFE OF A SHAKER SCREEN WHILE DRILLING
There are various factors to consider for a shaker screen to last while drilling, these factors affect the life of a shaker screen and are listed below- Screen Motion The screen Technology Deck Angle Adjustments Suitable Scalping Deck screen Shaker Maintenance. Screen selection Drilling Flow rate Nature of Formation…
The Globat Mud School

We do know that the Oil and Gas industry has a powerful impact on all aspects of our daily life. No wonder Individuals, corporations, and governments make financial and policy decisions based on the cost, use, and availability of these two natural resources. At Globat Oil & Gas, we strive to improve…
MUD ENGINEERING GUIDELINES ON THE RIG

FIRST DAY ON THE RIG Obtain the mud program and drilling program from the Project Engineer/company man. REASON: This is the mud engineers Bible on the rig. It is based on prior knowledge of all drilling parameters and gives you a step by step plan for present well being…
PROBLEM OF BIT BALLING

Bit balling occurs in soft gumbo / swelling shales while drilling, the shale adsorbs water from the mud it then becomes plastic with a ball of compacted shale building up and covering the whole bit, stabilizers and drill collars, thus preventing further drilling progress. TO CONFIRM THAT A BIT…
IDENTIFYING CAUSES OF MUD WEIGHT PROBLEMS ON THE RIG

As a mud Engineer it pays to be able to identify what causes a mud weight to change while drilling. A Drilling fluids Engineer should be able to observe or carry out a test and subsequently identify the reason for a high or a low mud weight in a water-base…