Abstract:Two new benefits derived from the use of a Universal Fluid (UF) have been demonstrated:reduction of the hole washout volume andsolidification of excess drilling fluid and drill cuttings for environmentally acceptable on-site waste disposal.
A UF containing about 30 lb/bbl blast furnace slag was used as a drilling fluid while drilling a recent south Louisiana well in an effort to reduce hole washout and to demonstrate that the solidification of the UF and drill cuttings would provide an enviro… Show more
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AbstractOil production in Recôncavo Baiano, Brazil, generates circa 13,000tons of drilling cuttings each year. As
Texas 75083-3836 U.S.A., fax +1.972.952.9435.
AbstractOil production in Recôncavo Baiano, Brazil, generates circa 13,000tons of drilling cuttings each year. As
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