Testing of Saudi Shales for Potential Use in Drilling Fluids

This paper presents the results of rheological, electrochemical and filtration analyses of Umm-er-Radhuma shales in Saudi Arabia. The analyses indicate that these shales could be used as a basic constituent of drilling fluids. A preliminary assessment of the raw material future requirements in the d...

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Main Authors: A.S. Dahab, M.S. Al-Blehed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1992-01-01
Series:Journal of King Saud University: Engineering Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018363918305658