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oil-emulsion mud [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A water-base mud in which water is the continuous phase and oil is the dispersed phase.

OBS

The oil is spread out, or dispersed, in the water in the form of small droplets. The oil droplets are tightly emulsified in the water so that they do not settle out. Owing to its lubricating abilities and other factors, the use of an oil-emulsion mud may increase the drilling rate and give better hole conditions than other muds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Boue de forage dans laquelle une émulsion d'huile disperse dans l'eau contribue à réduire l'adhérence des déblais aux outils de forage et au train de tiges.

Spanish

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