18 July 2017

Mud balance

An instrument consisting of a cup and a graduated arm with a sliding weight and resting on a fulcrum, used to measure weight of the mud.
18 July 2017

Mud cake

The sheath of mud solids that forms on the wall of the hole when liquid from mud filters into the formation. Also called filter cake or […]
18 July 2017

Mud circulation

The process of pumping mud downward to the bit and back up to the surface in a drilling or workover operation. See normal circulation, reverse circulation.
18 July 2017

Mud conditioning

The treatment and control of drilling mud to ensure that it has the correct properties. Conditioning may include the use of additives, the removal of sand […]