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    GROUP MEMBERS : MUHAMMAD ZULHILMI B. AHMAD FAUZI (2012887124)

    NIK KHAIRUL IKHWAN B. FAUZI (2012895986)MUHAMMAD NAZIM B. MOHAMAD FAUZIMUHSIN BIN IBRAHIMNAZIRUL MUBIN BIN SAMSUDIN

    (2012651824)(2012464662)(2012299766)

    EXPERIMENT : MUD VISCOCITIES AND OTHER RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIESDATE PERFORMED : 1 st OCTOBER 2013SEMESTER : SEPT 2013 JAN 2014PROGRAMME / CODE : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS.) OIL AND GAS (EH223)SUBMIT TO : SIR HOSSEIN HAMIDIGROUP : 4

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    UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

    FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

    GEOLOGY AND DRILLING LABORATORY

    (CGE 558)

    No. Title Allocated marks % Marks %

    1 Abstract/Summary 5

    2 Introduction 5

    3 Aims/Objectives 5

    4 Theory 5

    5 Apparatus 5

    6 Procedures 10

    7 Result 10

    8 Calculations 10

    9 Discussion 20

    10 Conclusion 10

    11 Recommendations 5

    12 References 5

    13 Appendices 5TOTAL MARKS 100

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    SUMMARY

    The objective of this study is to determine the viscosity, gel strength and yield

    point of each of the samples. Rheological measurements made on fluids help todetermine how well this fluid will flow under a variety of different conditions. This

    information is important in the design of circulating systems required to accomplish

    certain desired objectives in drilling operations.

    For the results that we had calculated is plastic viscosity= 26cp and apparent

    viscosity = 43cp. For the results that we had obtained, shows that the gel strength is

    12cp. The yield point is 47lb/ . At the same time, we had calculated that thepercentage error from the experiment. The percentage error for gel strength is 4.76%

    whereas the percentage error for yield point is 374.74%. The higher percentage error

    of yield point may occur due to parallax error.

    To measure the funnel viscosity of drilling mud is the second objective Funnel

    viscosity is defined as time, in seconds for one quart of mud to flow through a Marsh

    funnel which has a capacity of 946 cm 3. From our experiment we used 200ml of

    mud and the time taken for mud finish to flow out from funnel is 70s.

    In a nutshell, we can said that the point at which a material can no longer

    deform elastically known as yield point and gel strength is the shear stress of drilling

    mud that is measured t low shear rate after the drilling mud is static for a certain

    period of time. Funnel viscosity is time, in seconds for one quart of mud to flow

    through a Marsh funnel. The funnel viscosity is useful only for relative comparison.

    There are few precautions taken place in order to increase the accuracy of the

    data such as ensure the viscometer is clean and set up correctly and make sure the

    viscometer is switched off before change the speed of the viscometer.

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    INTRODUCTION

    PART A: MUD RHEOLOGY DETERMINATION USING VISCOMETER

    Rheology is the study of flow and deformation of materials under applied

    forces. The measurement of rheological properties is applicable to all materials from fluids such as dilute solutions of polymers and surfactants through to

    concentrated protein formulations, to semi-solids such as pastes and creams, to

    molten or solid polymers. Rheological properties can be measured from bulk sample

    deformation using a mechanical rheometer.

    Many commonly-used materials and formulations exhibit complex rheological

    properties, whose viscosity and viscoelasticity can vary depending upon the external

    conditions applied, such as stress, strain, timescale and temperature. Internal

    sample variations such as protein concentration and stability, and formulation type

    for biopharmaceuticals, are also key factors that determine rheological properties.

    In the drilling operations knows that muds behave with non-Newtonian fluid

    flow properties as their viscosity is not only influenced by temperature and pressure

    but is also strongly related to the velocity at which the mud flows through the

    hydraulic system. The drilling fluid velocity and the resulting rate of shear at the walls

    of the conduits play an important role on the viscosity of the fluid pumped. For this

    reason, it is important to know the viscosity in the full range of shear rate usually

    considered for hydraulic calculations. There is a well characterized minimum stress,

    called yield point, below which flow does not occur. At low shear rates there is a

    typical non-linear relationship between shear stress and shear rate, which tends to

    be attenuated with the increase of shear rate.

    A) Viscosity

    Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. It describes the internal

    friction of a moving fluid. A fluid with large viscosity resists motion because its

    molecular makeup gives it a lot of internal friction. A fluid with low viscosity flows

    easily because its molecular makeup results in very little friction when it is in motion.

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    Gases also have viscosity, although it is a little harder to notice it in ordinary

    circumstances.

    Viscosity is due to friction between neighbouring parcels of the fluid that are moving

    at different velocities. When fluid is forced through a tube, the fluid generally moves

    faster near the axis and very slowly near the walls, therefore some stress (such as

    a pressure difference between the two ends of the tube) is needed to overcome the

    friction between layers and keep the fluid moving. For the same velocity pattern, the

    stress required is proportional to the fluid's viscosity. A liquid's viscosity depends on

    the size and shape of its particles and the attractions between the particles.

    B) Gel strength

    Gel strength is the shear stress of drilling mud that is measured at low shear

    rate after the drilling mud is static for a certain period of time. The gel strength is one

    of the important drilling fluid properties because it demonstrates the ability of the

    drilling mud to suspend drill solid and weighting material when circulation is ceased.

    The Fann viscometer is a concentric cylinder viscometer capable of measuring the

    shear stress at two or more shear rates. This is by far the most common device used

    at the rig site and in the laboratories to measure the rheological properties of drilling

    fluids. The Fann viscometer was designed specifically for use with drilling fluids and

    the various constants in the rheological models can be measured rather easily.

    C) Yield point

    This is the measure of the electro-chemical or attractive forces in the mud flow(dynamic) conditions. These forces depend on (1) surface properties of the mud

    solid, (2) volume concentrations of the solids and (3) electrical environment of the

    solids. The yield point of the mud reflects its ability to carry drilled cutting out of the

    hole.

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    PART B: MUD RHEOLOGY DETERMINATION USING VISCOMETER

    Viscosity is measured using a Marsh funnel, a conical-shaped funnel, fitted with a

    small-bore tube on the bottom end through which mud flow under a gravity head. A

    screen over the top removes large particles that might plug the tube. In the test

    standardized for evaluating water-base and oil-base muds, the funnel viscosity

    measurement is the time (in seconds) required one quart of mud to flow out of a

    Marsh funnel into a graduated cup. This test is quick and simple.

    This test is quick and simple. Unfortunately, the Marsh funnel gives no useful

    quantitative information about the rheological properties of the drilling fluid. Fluids

    with widely varying rheologies may all have the same funnel viscosity. A reasonable

    hydraulics program cannot be developed based on funnel viscosity, although it may

    be the only flow property specified in the drilling fluids program.

    OBJECTIVE

    PART A: MUD RHEOLOGY DETERMINATION USING VISCOMETER

    1. To determine the viscosity, gel strength and yield point of a sample.

    PART B: MUD RHEOLOGY DETERMINATION USING VISCOMETER

    1. To measure funnel viscosity of drilling fluid.

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    THEORY

    Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid which is being deformed by

    either shear stress or tensile stress. It is measured as the ratio of the shearing stress

    to the rate of shearing strain. In this experiment, the viscosity was measured by

    using Fann Viscometer.

    = Viscosity (centipoise)

    = Shear stress

    = Shear rate

    Gel strength is a function of inter-particle forces. Gel strength was measured by

    using the Fann Viscometer, in lb/100sq.ft. First mix the water-based mud under

    600rpm for 3 minutes, then rest for 3 minutes, then mix again under 3 rpm. The first

    reading deflected was taken as the gel strength reading.

    Yield Point (YP) is resistance of initial flow of fluid or the stress required in order to

    move the fluid. Simply put that the Yield Point (YP) is the attractive force among

    colloidal particles in drilling mud. Yield Point can be calculated by using this formula:

    Yield Point (YP) = Reading from a viscometer at 300 rpm Plastic Viscosity

    (PV)

    A unit of YP is lb/100 ft 2.

    In water-based mud, the YP will be increased with following items;

    High temperature the high temperature environment tends to increase the YP in

    the water base mud.

    Contaminants such as carbon dioxide, salt, and anhydrite in the drilling fluids.

    Over treatment the drilling mud with lime or caustic soda.

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    PROCEDURES

    PART A: Mud Rheological Determination Using Viscometer.

    Viscosity:

    1. Test Fluid is stirred at low speed for 5 minutes by using the Hamilton Beach

    Mixer.

    2. The drilling fluid is then poured into the sample cup to the level corresponding

    to the predetermined bob length.

    3. With drilling fluid in the cup properly placed in the viscometer, the rotor sleeve

    is immersed exactly to the scribed line.

    4. The test fluid is sheared at 600 rpm until torque reading reaching a steady

    value, after which the stabilized dial reading is recorded in descending order

    at 600 and 300 rpm.

    5. Each dial reading is recorded just before shifting to the lower speed.

    Gel Strength:

    1. Water-based mud is stirred at 600 rpm about 1 minute.

    2. Then, the mud is allowed to stand undisturbed for 1 minute.

    3. The rpm knob is switched to 3 rpm.

    4. The maximum reading attained after the start of the rotation is recorded.

    Yield Point:

    1. The dial reading of water-based mud is recorded at 600 rpm and 300 rpm by

    using Fann Viscometer.

    2. Then, the yield point is calculated by using the formula as follow:

    Yield Point: The reading at 600 rpm The reading at 300 rpm

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    PART B: Determination of Marsh Funnel Viscosity

    1. With the funnel in an upright position, the orifice is covered with a finger

    and the water-based mud is poured through the screen until the mud

    exactly reached the bottom of the screen.

    2. Then, the finger is removed immediately from the outlet and the time

    required is measured in seconds for 200 ml of mud to flow out of the

    funnel.

    3. The reading from stopwatch is recorded.

    4. The experiment is repeated for three times in order to obtain average

    value.

    5. The number of seconds is reported as funnel viscosity.

    APPARATUS

    Part A1. Baroid viscometer

    2. Mud sample (water-based mud)

    3. Mud mixer

    Part B

    1. Marsh funnel with receiving cup

    2. Mud sample (water-based mud)

    3. Mud mixer

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    RESULTS

    A) Mud Rheology Determination Using Viscometer

    By using a Fann Viscometer, these results were obtained:

    Viscometer Speed (rpm) Viscosity (Centipoise)

    3 12

    6 14

    100 35

    200 51

    300 60

    600 86

    B) Determination of Marsh Funnel viscosity

    Time taken for mud to flow through Fann Marsh funnel:

    SAMPLE CALCULATIONS

    GEL STRENGTH

    Initial reading of viscometer (5 minutes) : 86 cP

    Gel Strength: 12 cp

    YIELD POINT

    Plastic viscosity (cp) = 600 rpm reading 300 rpm reading

    = 86-60

    = 26 cP

    Apparent viscosity = 600 rpm reading/2

    = 86/2

    = 43 cP

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    Yield point = 300 rpm reading plastic viscosity x (0.5) N/m 2

    = 60 26(0.5)

    = 47 lb/ft 3

    SAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF ERRORS

    GEL STRENGTH

    YIELD POINT

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    DISCUSSION

    This experiment is carried out to determine mud viscosities and other

    rheological properties, which are gel strength and yield point. This experiment can bedivided into two parts. The first part is the determination of mud rheology using

    viscometer while the second one is the determination of marsh funnel viscosity. For

    the first part, it is then divided into three, which are, viscosity, gel strength and yield

    point. Firstly, viscosity is a measurement of the resistance of a fluid which is being

    deformed by either shear stress or tensile stress. First of all, the Baroid Rheometer is

    a coaxial cylindrical rotational viscometer, used to determine single or multi-point

    viscosities. It has fixed speeds of 3, 6, 100, 200, 300 and 600 rpm that are switch

    selectable with the RPM knob. First of all, place a recently agitated sample in the

    cup, tilt back the upper housing of the rheometer, locate the cup under the sleeve

    (the pins on the bottom of the cup fit into the holes in the base plate), and lower the

    upper housing to its normal position. Turn the knurled knob between the rear support

    posts to raise or lower the rotor sleeve until it is immersed in the sample to the

    scribed line. Stir the sample for about 5 minutes at 600 RPM, and then select the

    RPM desired for the best. Wait for the dial reading to stabilize (the time depends on

    the sample's characteristics). Record the dial reading and RPM.

    Secondly, for gel strength, at first, stir a sample at 600 RPM for about 5

    minutess. Turn the RPM knob to the STOP position. Wait the desired rest time (for 5

    minutes). Switch the RPM knob to the slowest gear position that is 3 RPM. Record

    the maximum deflection of the dial before the Gel breaks, as the gel strength in

    lb/100 ft 2 (lb/100 ft 2 x 5.077 = Gel strength in dynes/cm 2). Lastly, for the yield point,

    we use the Baroid Rheometer to obtain dial readings at 3, 300 and 600 RPM. By

    means of the rheological calculations procedure, the Apparent and Plastic

    Viscosities, Yield Point and initial 10 sec. and final 5-minute Gel Strength parameters

    are determined. All the results are tabulated. For the second part, marsh funnel is

    used to determine mud viscosity. Firstly, with the funnel in an upright position, cover

    the orifice with a finger and pour the freshly collected mud sample through the

    screen into a clean, dry funnel until the fluid level reaches the bottom of the screen

    (1500ml). Immediately remove the finger from the outlet and measure the time

    required for the mud to fill the receiving vessel to the 1-quart (946 ml) level. The time

    is required to the nearest second.

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    From the experiment that we have conducted, based on all the result and all

    the calculation that we had done, for the first part, the viscosity for 3, 6, 100, 200,

    300 and 600 rpm are 12, 14, 35, 51, 60 and 86 cP respectively. The plastic viscosity

    is 26 cp while apparent viscosity is 43 cp. The gel strength is 12 cP and the yield

    point is 47 lb/ft 3. For the second part, the time taken for 200 ml mud to flow through

    Fann Marsh funnel is 70 seconds.

    Primarily, all drilling fluids, especially drilling mud can have wide range of

    chemical and physical properties. These properties are specifically designed for

    drilling conditions and the special problems that must be handled in drilling a well.

    The purposes of drilling fluids include cooling and lubricate the drill bit. Besides that,

    it also removes cuttings from the well. Moreover, it controls the pressure to preventblowout. Drilling mud also solve some drilling problems include lost circulation and

    stuck pipe.

    Plastic viscosity (PV) controls the magnitude of shear stress develops as one

    layer of fluid slides over another. It is a measure of friction between layers and

    provides a scale of the fluid thickness. With liquid, plastic viscosity decreases with

    the increasing in temperature but reverse with gasses. Any increase in solid content

    in drilling mud as Bartie, drill solid, lost circulation material, etc will result in higherthe plastic viscosity. In order to lower the PV, you must reduce the solid content that

    can be achieved by using solid control equipment and/or diluting drilling mud with

    base fluid. With increasing temperate while drilling deeper, the plastic viscosity of the

    drilling mud will decrease because the viscosity of the base fluid decreases.

    Normally, the higher mud weight, the higher PV will be. However, if you have an

    increasing trend of PV without mud weight change, it means that there is an increase

    in ultra-fine drill solid content in the mud system. Moreover, if you use oil base mud,please keep in mind that emulsified water in oil base drilling fluid will act like a solid,

    and it will increase the plastic viscosity dramatically. Effective viscosity depends on

    fluid velocity flow pattern. It is difficult to measure but can be calculated.

    The gel strength is the shear stress of drilling mud that is measured at low

    shear rate after the drilling mud is static for a certain period of time. The gel strength

    is one of the important drilling fluid properties because it demonstrates the ability of

    the drilling mud to suspend drill solids and weighting material when circulation isceased. If the mud has the high gel strength, it will create high pump pressure in

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    order to break circulation after the mud is static for long time. Furthermore,

    increasing in a trend of 30-minute gel strength indicates a build-up of ultra-fine solid.

    Therefore, the mud must be treated by adding chemicals or diluting with fresh base

    fluid. Yield point is a resistance of an initial flow of fluid or the stress required in order

    to move the fluid. In other words, yield point (YP) is the attractive force among the

    colloidal particles in drilling mud. Yield point is influenced by the concentration of

    solids, their electrical charge and other factors. If not at the proper value, it can also

    reduce drilling efficiency by cutting penetration rate, increasing circulating pressure,

    and posing the danger of lost circulation.

    Lastly, based on the experiment that has been carried out, the percentage

    error for gel strength is 4 whereas the percentage error for yield point is . This error may occur due to parallax error, error in timing the mud coming

    out from the marsh funnel. Besides that, error may also occur when eyes of the

    observer is not perpendicular to the scale while taking RPM reading. Other errors are

    encountered from other carelessness during the experiment.

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    QUESTIONS

    1. (a) What is Plastic Viscosity?

    Plastic viscosity (PV) is a parameter of the Bingham plastic rheological model. PV is

    the slope of the shear stress-shear rate plot above the yield point (See Figure 1).

    Viscometer is equipment to measure Plastic Viscosity. Plastic Viscosity is derived

    from the 600 rpm reading minus the 300 rpm reading and PV is in centipoises (cP).

    1. (b) What does it characterize?

    A low PV indicates that the mud is capable of drilling rapidly because of the low

    viscosity of mud exiting at the bit. With increasing temperate while drilling deeper,

    the plastic viscosity of the drilling mud will decrease because the viscosity of the

    base fluid decreases. High PV is caused by a viscous base fluid and by excess

    colloidal solids. To lower PV, a reduction in solids content can be achieved by

    dilution. Our group is using oil-based mud as the mud sample, thus the emulsified

    Figure 1: Bingham plastic model describe Plastic Viscosity andYield Point

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    water in oil base drilling fluid will act like a solid, and it will increase the plastic

    viscosity dramatically.

    (c) What is the difference between the Plastic Viscosity and Apparent Viscosity

    of a drilling fluid?

    Plastic viscosity is the slope of the shear stress line above the yield point. Plastic

    viscosity can control the magnitude of shear stress develops as one layer of fluid

    slides over another. Plastic viscosity also can provide a scale of full thickness

    besides it will decrease with increasing temperature; with liquids: but reverse with

    gasses. The apparent viscosity is the slope of the dashed line in figure 2, it is the

    shear stress divided by the shear strain rate at a particular point in the curve. The

    apparent viscosity depends on the point chosen. Apparent viscosity (AV) is one-half

    of the dial reading at 600 rpm (1022 sec -1 shear rate) using a direct-indicating,

    rotational viscometer.

    Figure 2: Relationship of stress to shear train for

    a Bingham plastic, illustrating the differencebetween plastic viscosity and apparent viscosity

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    2. Which role does Gel Strength play in the drilling process?

    Gel strength is the ability of the mud to develop gel structure. The gel strength is the

    shear stress of drilling mud that is measured at low shear rate after the drilling mud

    is static for a certain period of time. The gel strength is one of the important drilling

    fluid properties because it demonstrates the ability of the drilling mud to suspend drill

    solids and weighting material when circulation is ceased. With proper gel strength

    can help suspend solids in the hole and allow them to settle out on the surface,

    excessive gel strength can cause a number drilling problems. Gel strengths are

    usually classified as progressive (strong) or as fragile (weak) type gels.

    3. What type of fluids does drilling fluids belong to?

    The drilling fluid can be air, foam (a combination of air and liquid or a liquid). Liquid

    drilling fluids are commonly called drilling mud. All drilling fluids, especially drilling

    mud, can have a wide range of chemical and physical properties. These properties

    are specifically designed for drilling conditions and the special problems that must be

    handled in drilling a well.

    4. What is the Yield Point?

    Yield point is a resistance of an initial flow of fluid or the stress required in order to

    move the fluid. In another words, yield point (YP) is the attractive force among

    colloidal particles in drilling mud. YP is calculated from 300- and 600-rpm viscometer

    dial readings by subtracting PV from the 300-rpm dial reading. The YP indicates the

    ability of the drilling mud to carry cuttings to surface. The Bingham plastic fluid plots

    as a straight line on a shear-rate (x-axis) versus shear stress (y-axis) plot, in which

    YP is the zero-shear-rate intercept (PV is the slope of the line).

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    4. (b) What does it characterize?

    A high Yield Point implies a non-Newtonian fluid, one that carries cuttings better than

    a fluid of similar density but lower YP. Moreover, frictional pressure loss is directly

    related to the YP. If you have higher YP, you will have high pressure loss while the

    drilling mud is being circulated.

    In water-based mud, the YP will be increased as the temperature of the environment

    getting higher. Presence of the contaminants also one of the factors that the water

    based will increase in yield point. As for the oil-based mud, the more drill solid it

    contains, the more yield point will be. Lower temperature of the op based will

    increase the viscosity and the yield point.

    4. (c) What is the difference between Gel Strength and Yield Point of

    drilling mud?

    Gel strength measurements denote the thixotropic properties of the mud. They are a

    measure of the attractive forces under static or-non-flow conditions. Yield point on

    the other hand is a measurement of attractive forces under flowing conditions and

    should not be confused with gel strength. However, since both gel strength and yield

    point are a measure of the force of flocculation as yield point decreases the gel

    strength will usually decrease. A low yield point does not necessarily indicate a

    condition of 0/0 gels, but without any appreciable reduction in apparent viscosity.

    Figure 2: Bingham Plastic models describe PV and YP

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    5. Explain what you know about one point and two point curve fluids? Give

    one example of each type of fluid.

    6. Discuss the difference between Plastic Viscosity and Funnel Viscosity.

    Marsh funnel is a great advantage is its simplicity and reliability under field

    conditions. There is, however, no recognized method of converting Marsh funnel

    times to viscosity in conventional units. Moreover, since drilling muds are generally

    highly non-Newtonian in character, their flow characteristics cannot be defined by a

    single viscosity. Besides, the viscosity given by the Marsh Funnel is not a true

    viscosity, but serves as qualitative measure of how thick the mud sample is. The

    Funnel viscosity is useful only for relative comparisons. It indicates the changes in

    viscosity and cannot be used to quantify the rheological properties such as Yield

    Point and Plastic Viscosity. The funnel viscosity measures at only one rate of shear

    but the temperature each time of measurement is not constant. This is the reason

    why the viscosity measured from the Marsh Funnel does not represent the true mud

    viscosity.

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    CONCLUSION

    The main objective of this experiment is to measure the rheology properties of

    the mud samples which is the viscosity, yield point and also the gel strength of the

    mud sample. As for the Marsh funnel experiment, the objective is to measure the

    funnel viscosity and then we can compare it with the plastic viscosity that we get

    during the experiment.

    The purposes of drilling fluids are good for cooling and lubrication. As the drill bit

    drills into the rock formation, the friction caused by the rotating bit against the rockgenerate heat. Besides, drilling fluids may also be a cutting removal as it is an

    important function of the drilling fluid is to carry rock cuttings removed by the bit to

    the surface. Furthermore, it will also act as a pressure control as it can prevent

    against the kick or loss of well control caused by formation pressures. That why it is

    important to control the viscosity of mud during the drilling well activity.

    Next, based on the experiment that has been carried out, the percentage error

    for gel strength is 4 whereas the percentage error for yield point is .This error may occur due to parallax error, error in timing the mud coming out from

    the marsh funnel. Besides that, error may also occur when eyes of the observer is

    not perpendicular to the scale while taking RPM reading likes we mention before.

    Here, we already listing the precaution should be takes during the experiment to

    avoid the errors happened. For the last, the objectives for this experiment has

    achieved for both part.

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    RECOMMENDATION

    Part A

    1. Before start the experiment, we have to make sure that each of our member

    wearing laboratory coat, safety goggle, gloves and enclosed shoes. This is

    really important to keep our member in safe from any unexpected incident that

    could happen.

    2. Make sure that calibration of the viscometer is being checked properly before

    run the experiment. If there some error happen, adjust the meter in correct

    position and if it cannot be adjusted, record the error (+/- ) of the value.

    3. Check the bob and rotor and make sure both of it are in good condition and

    clean either before or after experiment. This is important because to prevent

    any impurities mixing with the muds.

    4. The timing also must be correct and need to be monitored well so that we can

    get the most accurate result.

    5. The experiment should be repeated a few time so that we can get the average

    value for the experiment.

    Part B

    1. Make sure the starting timing that been taken by stopwatch is simultaneous

    with the mud that start to flow out from funnel.

    2. When pouring mud into a funnel, make sure that the mud will pour on marsh.

    This is because to prevent any larger substance from clog or blocking the hole

    at the end of funnel.

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    4. http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=apparent%20viscosity

    5. http://www.drillingahead.com/profiles/blogs/gel-strength

    6. http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=viscosity

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    Figure 3: Water based Mud Figure 4: Viscometer

    Figure 5: MIxer Figure 6: Stopwatch

    Figure 7: Marsh and Funnel