JNTUH B.Tech 2016-2017 (R16) Detailed Syllabus Drilling Fluids Lab

Drilling Fluids Lab Detailed Syllabus for B.Tech third year second sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.

The detailed syllabus for Drilling Fluids Lab B.Tech 2016-2017 (R16) third year second sem is as follows.

B.Tech. III Year II Sem.     L/T/P/C
Course Code: PE604PC       0/0/3/2
Prerequisites: Drilling Technology

Course Objectives:

• To inform the students about the primary functions of drilling fluid
• To introduce the test procedures for controlling the properties of drilling fluid
• To introduce the common additives used to obtain the desirable properties under various drilling conditions
• To explain main factors governing the selection of drilling fluids
• To improve technical report writing skills

Course Outcome:

• The students will be able to design desired drilling fluid.
• They will be aware of weighing additives and viscofiers.
• They can control filter loss.
• They can maintain hydrostatic pressure to prevent the well and rig from getting damage.

List of Experiments:

1. Determination drilling fluid weight.
   Equipment: Mud Balance
2. Determination of mud viscosity.
   Equipment: Marsh Funnel
3. Determination of pH of mud.
   Equipment: pH meter and Hydrion pH dispensers
4. Determination of mud rheology (Viscosity, Gel strength, and Yield point).
   Equipment: Rheometer / Fann Viscometer
5. Determination of the loss of liquid from a mud.
   Equipment: Standard API Filter-press
6. Determination of a drilling mud cake and evaluate resistivity.
   Equipment: Fann Digital Resistivitymeter
7. Determination of the effect of adding bentonite on mud properties.
8. Drilling fluid contamination test (Salt, Gypsum & Cement contamination).
9. Determination of solid and liquid content and emulsion characteristics of drilling fluid.
   Equipment: Sand Content Set, Fann Emulsion and Electrical Stability Tester
10. Oil, water, solid and clay content determination.
    Equipment: Oil-Water Retort Kit

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