• Barite Sag Settling measurement techniques – direct method 

      Rezaei, Milad (Master thesis, 2021)
      One of the main roles of drilling fluid is controlling the downhole pressure. Weighting materials are employed in drilling fluid for this aim. Barite is the most common agent, which is used for increasing density. There ...
    • Gel Pills for Downhole Pressure Control during Oil and Gas Well Drilling 

      Khalifeh, Mahmoud; Penkala, Larisa; Saasen, Arild; Aase, Bodil; Omland, Tor Henry; Taugbøl, Knut; Reinås, Lorents (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      During drilling of petroleum or geothermal wells, unforeseen circumstances occasionally happen that require suspension of the operation. When the drilling fluid is left in a static condition, solid material like barite may ...