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What is Ballooning
is a
that
occurs
when
Ballooning
Ballooning
is phenomenon
a phenomenon
that
occurs
the formation
takes takes
mud when
the pumps
when
the formation
mud when
the are
pumps
aregives
on - then
gives
it back
when the
on - then
it back
when
the pumps
are
pumps
are off (a
of the Equivalent
off (a function
of function
the Equivalent
Circulating
Circulating Density - ECD)
Density - ECD)
Rock mechanics shows that ballooning
occurs as a result of small fractures in sands
and shales (usually thin bedded), opening
and closing as the pumps are turned on and
off (micro fracture phenomenon)
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How We operate
Hole size in production zone
6 OH
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Ballooning Rules
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Ballooning Procedures
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Ballooning Procedures
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Ballooning Procedures
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Ballooning Procedures
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