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Drilling fluid loss

Drilling fluid loss

Drilling fluid loss, also known as lost circulation, is the uncontrolled flow of drilling fluid into the formation during well drilling.

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Last updated at Wed May 2025
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Total lectures 1
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Total duration 00:03:21 Hours
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Short description Drilling fluid loss, also known as lost circulation, is the uncontrolled flow of drilling fluid into the formation during well drilling.
Outcomes
  • Maintaining the appropriate mud weight to avoid exceeding the formation's fracture pressure.
  • Adding additives to the drilling fluid to reduce filtration and form a thin filter cake.
  • Using LCMs to bridge and fill fractures and pore spaces.
  • Performing LOTs and FITs to assess the formation's ability to withstand pressure.
  • Minimizing annular friction losses and ensuring adequate hole cleaning.
  • Employing curable LCMs with higher bearing capacity and better curing performance.
  • Using deep learning models to predict drilling fluid loss zones.
Eligibility Criteria
  • BTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • BTech in Petroleum Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering