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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

drilling fluids  

Definition

  • Information In geotechnical engineering, drilling fluid, also called drilling mud, is used to aid the drilling of boreholes into the earth. Often used while drilling oil and natural gas wells and on exploration drilling rigs, drilling fluids are also used for much simpler boreholes, such as water wells. (en)

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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    drilling muds (en)
  • Information

    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    muds (drilling) (en)
  • Information

    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    sludge (drilling fluids) (en)

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