DOE OSTI · 1016721
Optimizing drilling performance using a selected drilling fluid
Abstract
To improve drilling performance, a drilling fluid is selected based on one or more criteria and to have at least one target characteristic. Drilling equipment is used to drill a wellbore, and the selected drilling fluid is provided into the wellbore during drilling with the drilling equipment. The at least one target characteristic of the drilling fluid includes an ability of the drilling fluid to penetrate into formation cuttings during drilling to weaken the formation cuttings.
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Judzis, Arnis, Black, Alan D, Green, Sidney J, Robertson, Homer A, Bland, Ronald G, Curry, David Alexander. 2011-04-19. Optimizing drilling performance using a selected drilling fluid. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1016721
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