Optimization of underbalanced hydraulics for an aerated mud system

Underbalanced drilling (UBD) has gained popularity during recent years, as it provides a procedure to prevent formation damage, minimise lost circulation risks, and improve the rate of penetration. However, one of the most crucial steps in UBD design is to optimise the drilling hydraulics for the hi...

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Main Author: Al-Tamimi, Zayed Mohammed Salem (Author)
Format: Thesis
Published: 2014.
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