A practical handbook for drilling fluids processing / Практическое руководство по буровым растворам

This book concentrates on properly treating drilling fluid in the surface systems including a detailed discussion of the three required sections: suction, addition, and removal. The single, most important function of a drilling fluid is to prevent ablowout and to be able to control a kick if one does occur. For this reason, the first subject addressed in this book is the fluid processing required to handle a kick. For safety, in anticipation of a kick, the drilling fluid within the drill pipe should have the same density avoiding sag, settling, and uneven density in the annulus that could lead to a kick. To achieve these conditions, the surface system must be able to blend a sufficient quantity of homogeneous fluid. The agitation and blending of this fluid is discussed and proper calculations related to ensuring the proper properties