I

version 1 2006

drilling uid
engineering
manual

section 1

health, safety and environment

section 2

drilling uid functions

section 3

mud testing procedures

section 4

basic pilot testing and contamination

section 5

drilling uid rheology

section 6

deviated drilling

section 7

pressure control

section 8

non-aqueous uid (NAF) fundamentals

section 9

polymer chemistry

section 10

hole problems

section 11

uid system guidelines

section 12

corrosion

section 13

hydrates

section 14

drilling waste management

section 15

kmc product cross reference table

section 16

drilling uid product reference table

section 17

engineering data

section 18

salt tables

Foreword
This engineering manual is prepared by KMC Oiltools as a source of
information and data for drilling uids personnel at all levels.
It is intended to provide guidance on our uid systems and the theory
behind them.
Drilling uid technology is a dynamic process and revisions to this handbook
will be made as new developments occur.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the contents of
this manual we recognise that errors and inaccuracies may occur.
We also recognise that many people will have ideas to improve both the
content and format for future editions
Please report all inaccuracies and recommendations for improvement on
the form overleaf to drillinguids@scomigroup.com.my.
Acknowledgement
Many people have contributed to this manual in particular:Steve Styles
Kevin Meads
Michael Bonsack
Patrick Tomkins

Hanjo Ledgister
Robert Schlemmer
Fadzilan (Ina) Amrah
Simon Wait

Anil Kumar Singh

Paul Tipton
Fathimathzahara (Fathim)

KMC Oiltools Global Research and Technology Centre - Kuala Lumpur

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