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University of Koya Experiment
University of Koya Experiment
Faculty of
Engineering
Koya University
Drilling Engineering
Laboratory
Experiment No. 6
Gel Strength
Date: Mar. 01th 2018
Contents:
Subject Page
Aim 3
Theory 4
Introduction to 5
Experiment
Calibration 6
Procedure 7
Calculation 8
Discussion 9
References 11
Gel Strength Jarjis Muhammad
Theory:
Introduction to Experiment:
Mud Container
Calibration:
Procedure:
Discussion:
Q1/ Are there any errors in this lab experiment?
Ans/
1- Human errors like fill the cup with mud more than position limits.
2- Quality of calibration fluid, to prevent this error we should get a best
quality of calibration fluid.
3- (Impure water) to prevent it we must get pure fresh water
Q2/ What are the points that increase gel strength for an oil base
drilling fluid?
Ans/ there are several points that will cause the high gel strength in the
mud system as follows. Drilling Operation Using Drill Mud • Over
treatment with organic gelling material • Build up of fine solid particles in
the mud.
Q3/ What the difference between Critical and Static gel strength?
Ans/ •Static Gel Strength - rigidity in the matrix which resists forces placed on it •
Critical Gel Strength - the gel strength which the hydrostatic column (when
accompanied by volume reduction)
Q6/ What is the difference between Gel strength and Yield Point?
Ans/ Gel strength and yield point are both measures of the attractive forces in a fluid
system. The intial gel strength measures the static attractive forces, while the yield
point measures the dynamic attractive forces.
References:
1. ASME Shale Shaker Committee.: “Drilling Fluid
Process, 2005.