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Drilling Mud Problems

Dr Surekha Prabhu

Dr Surekha Prabhu

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Drilling Mud Problems

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  • Course type

    Instructor led live training

  • Course duration

    2 Hrs

  • Course start date

    Coming in Next Month

  • Language

    English

Why enroll

After this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify drilling mud problems quickly based on symptoms.

  • Apply immediate corrective actions to minimize downtime.

  • Implement preventive strategies to avoid recurring issues.

  • Communicate mud-related problems effectively with the drilling team.

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Course details

This short, intensive course provides a focused overview of common drilling mud problems, their causes, and solutions. Designed for drilling engineers, mud technicians, and field personnel, it offers quick, actionable insights to mitigate operational challenges efficiently.

Course Objective

By the end of this 1-hour session, participants will:

  • Understand key drilling mud problems encountered in the field.

  • Recognize symptoms and root causes of mud-related issues.

  • Learn quick corrective actions to prevent non-productive time (NPT).

  • Gain awareness of preventive measures to maintain optimal mud performance.

Course suitable for

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petroleum
  • Geoscience

Key topics covered

Common Drilling Mud Problems & Symptoms

  • High Fluid Loss & Thick Filter Cake → Poor wellbore stability

  • Excessive Viscosity/Gel Strength → Increased ECD, stuck pipe

  • Low Viscosity/Thin Mud → Poor cuttings transport

  • Contamination (CO₂, H₂S, Cement, Solids) → Altered mud properties

  • Shale Swelling & Wellbore Instability → Hole collapse, tight holes

  • Lost Circulation → Mud loss into formations,

  • Foaming & Gas Cutting → Reduced hydrostatic pressure

  • Root Causes & Immediate Solutions.

Training details

This is a live course that has a scheduled start date.

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