Drilling Fluid

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Mud balance
A device to measure the density of mud or cement or any other fluid in drilling. 1

A video is sent via email concerning this device 3

http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms/m/mud_balance.aspx
http://petroleumsupport.com/drilling-fluid-test-on-field/mud-balance/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvsLkGUiwA
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V. G. Meter
Viscosity-gel meter, a jargon used for direct-indicating viscometer4
This device is used in measuring the viscosity and gel strength of mud. 5

http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms/v/vg_meter.aspx
http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms/d/direct-indicating_viscometer.aspx
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http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/Terms/d/direct-indicating_viscometer.aspx
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Mixer
A device near tank for mixing the mud
There are some products for mixing mud7:
1.

Shear/mixer

2.

Mixing educator

3.

Vertical mixing head

There are an animation8 and a video9 providing some visual information regarding the mixer which
is sent via email.

http://www.vortexventures.com/systems-products/mixing-and-blending.html
http://www.vortexventures.com/systems-products/mixing-and-blending/lobestarrshearmixer.html
9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joaYbV_wDwY
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