Talk:Drilling mud

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[edit] WP:AFC submission

This text was submitted to AFC last year. Now that the backlogs are finally getting cleared out, it's been discovered again. Someone had suggested the text be merged into this article - perhaps someone better acquainted with the topic should do this. Thanks. Hersfold ^(talk/work) 19:44, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Drilling fluids are important to lubricate and cool the drill head, prevent unwanted inflow of fluids into the well bore and to prevent collapse of the openhole and casing. It is important to balance the weight of the mud against the anticipated pressures down the well. Unexpected sudden jumps in the pressure regime can cause the inflow of fluids into the well which can lead to a dangerous blowout. Having to high a mud weight can cause loss of circulation of drilling fluids, infilling pores and damaging the drilled stratigraphy. http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=mud%20weight
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[edit] link not working

The link to Baroid Drilling Fluids Handbook existing under the references does not work.--Bramfab 10:19, 29 November 2007 (UTC)