‘Garbage in, Garbage out’ … is an expression unfortunately applicable to so many human activities in today’s world. Social media is a clear example of this, but it is also a term sadly familiar to those who have experience with cementing software and computer simulations. Why? … Not sure exactly, but a lack of skills […]
A talk about API Fluid Loss
What FL is required and how it can be optimized? Conceptually, API fluid loss (FL) control is required every time there is a permeable formation. This creates a risk (A: can we quantify this risk?) of liquid phase filtration of the of the cement slurry. That, in consequence, creates a risk (B: can we quantify this […]
Cement Challenge 4: Pre-Job Planning
Cement challenge number 4 is republished from a recent LinkedIn discussion. Follow the conversation on Linkedin. If it was difficult to drill, and challenging to set the casing, Would you expect the cementing to be the easiest part? Dear Group members, I have to apologise because It is already more than a month since our last […]
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