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The study investigates how different types and sizes of solid particles in non-Newtonian drilling fluids affect viscosity and drilling performance. Laboratory experiments reveal that low gravity solids significantly contribute to increased viscosity, with variations depending on particle type and size distribution. Hydraulic simulations further demonstrate that fluid viscosity impacts equivalent circulating density, influencing drilling efficiency, particularly in formations with reactive clays.
- Author
- Vikas Shanku
- Language
- EN