Q1. You are given task to analyze a received water-based drilling fluid.

 The retort test provided % water = 87.0.

 The salinity based on titration tests is 140,000 ppm (14% by wt) NaCl
[corresponding brine density (from salt table) = 1.104 g/cm3]

 The density based on MW test is 10.9 lbm/gal.

Other additive concentration may be ignored for calculations. How much % LGS and %
weighting material are present in the fluid system? Determine ASG of solids in the fluid.

Q2. A formulated water-based drilling fluid was evaluated on a conventional oilfield

viscometer (R1-B1 geometry). Following data was obtained.

RPM Dial Reading, lb/100 ft2

600 42

300 27

Determine the fluid viscosity (in cp) at 600 RPM and 300 RPM conditions respectively.

Determine the plastic viscosity (in cp) and Yield point (in lb/100 ft2) of the fluid.