BAKER HUGHES - Drilling Fluids Reference Manual

FLUIDS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Figure 14 - 2 Examples of Goals That Can Be Defined For a Project
The FES system requires a continuous tracking of progress throughout the operation. For each
parameter, a reporting frequency needs to be agreed upon. More importantly, using the results as
feedback in the design of better practices or during the planning phases of future wells will ensure
that the process does produce improvements in the quality of the services provided.
Step Four – Detailed Planning
The fourth step is to generate a detailed plan for the operation that addresses all technical hurdles.
This includes details collected during the examination of historical data and the goals for the project.
A meeting with key project personnel such as drilling engineers, rig supervisors, drilling fluids
engineers, and FES coordinators is held to discuss the critical issues that may include:
• HSE issues
• Hydraulics
• Sweep programs
• Minimum flow rates for hole cleaning
• Fluid properties
• Pipe rotation and rates of penetration
• Tripping guidelines
• Lost circulation prevention and cure
BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS
REFERENCE MANUAL
REVISION 2006 14-11