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BAKER HUGHES - Drilling Fluids Reference Manual

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RESERVOIR APPLICATION FLUIDS<br />

Densities<br />

The system can currently be formulated to a maximum density of 14.5 ppg (1.74 sg). In<br />

formulations with densities above 14.0 ppg (1.68 sg), excess barite tends to plug both gravel and<br />

screens. Adjusting the OWR in order to reduce the barite concentration does not improve return<br />

permeability results.<br />

Drilled Solids<br />

Maintaining the drilled solids content at

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