| dc.description.abstract | When executing a drilling operation in a well, rheological properties are important to understand in order to have the most error- and problem-free drilling operation as possible. Drilling fluids such as mud, spacer and cement are used to achieve these error- and problem- free operations. Before using these fluids, tests are performed to get an understanding of their behavior both separately and together.
In this bachelor thesis the main focus is on oil-based mud and spacer, since these two fluids are relevant fluids for the tests relevant to this thesis. The goal is to find a new method that performs more efficient, cleaner and will give us meaningful results.
Two instruments have been restored and modified to perform these tests, that are compatibility and wettability. I will return to the definition and explanation of these at a later stage of the thesis. The development of these machines has been tested frequently to achieve the most meaningful and best results possible. A rheometer, Fann Model 286, and a wettability test apparatus, Fann Model C1001. Both from Fann Instrument Company is the two instruments that has been restored, modified and used.
The results from the development and tests will give us an idea and thought for how to improve and run tests smoothly. Also results that make sense in understanding of the rheological properties so that we can run drilling operations without problems. | |
