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    Drilling mud serves several important functions including controlling formation pressure, carrying cuttings to the surface, cooling and lubricating the drill bit, stabilizing the wellbore, and transferring energy to downhole tools. There are two main types of drilling mud: water based mud which uses fresh or salt water as the base fluid, and oil based mud which uses diesel, mineral oil, or synthetic oil as the base fluid.

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    Drilling mud serves several important functions including controlling formation pressure, carrying cuttings to the surface, cooling and lubricating the drill bit, stabilizing the wellbore, and transferring energy to downhole tools. There are two main types of drilling mud: water based mud which uses fresh or salt water as the base fluid, and oil based mud which uses diesel, mineral oil, or synthetic oil as the base fluid.

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    Drilling mud serves several important functions including controlling formation pressure, carrying cuttings to the surface, cooling and lubricating the drill bit, stabilizing the wellbore, and transferring energy to downhole tools. There are two main types of drilling mud: water based mud which uses fresh or salt water as the base fluid, and oil based mud which uses diesel, mineral oil, or synthetic oil as the base fluid.

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    Drilling Mud

    Functions of Drilling mud


    • Control formation pressure
    • Carry and suspend drill cuttings
    • Cool and lubricate bit & BHA
    • Stabilize wellbore and formation of mud cake
    • Transfer hydraulic energy to downhole motor, MWD tools etc.
    Types of Drilling Mud
    • Water based mud : The base fluid for these can be fresh water or sea water
    • Oil based mud : base fluid can be diesel, mineral oil or synthetic oil

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