GB1059311A - Method of and apparatus for evaluating lost circulation materials of drilling mud - Google Patents

Method of and apparatus for evaluating lost circulation materials of drilling mud

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GB1059311A
GB1059311A GB12784/63A GB1278463A GB1059311A GB 1059311 A GB1059311 A GB 1059311A GB 12784/63 A GB12784/63 A GB 12784/63A GB 1278463 A GB1278463 A GB 1278463A GB 1059311 A GB1059311 A GB 1059311A
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plug
slot
pressure
cap
gas pressure
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GB12784/63A
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EDWARD HENRY NORMAN WATSON
GEOFFREY HAMILTON SMITH
BP PLC
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EDWARD HENRY NORMAN WATSON
GEOFFREY HAMILTON SMITH
BP PLC
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Priority to BE646005D priority Critical patent/BE646005A/xx
Application filed by EDWARD HENRY NORMAN WATSON, GEOFFREY HAMILTON SMITH, BP PLC filed Critical EDWARD HENRY NORMAN WATSON
Priority to GB12784/63A priority patent/GB1059311A/en
Priority to NL6403131A priority patent/NL6403131A/xx
Priority to US354712A priority patent/US3324712A/en
Publication of GB1059311A publication Critical patent/GB1059311A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B21/00—Methods or apparatus for flushing boreholes, e.g. by use of exhaust air from motor
    • E21B21/003—Means for stopping loss of drilling fluid
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
    • G01N33/26—Oils; Viscous liquids; Paints; Inks
    • G01N33/28—Oils, i.e. hydrocarbon liquids
    • G01N33/2823—Raw oil, drilling fluid or polyphasic mixtures

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  • Investigating Strength Of Materials By Application Of Mechanical Stress (AREA)
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Abstract

1,059,311. Boring earth &c. BRITISH PETROLEUM CO. Ltd., E. H. N. WATSON and G. H. SMITH. March 11, 1964 [April 1, 1963], No. 12784/63. Heading E1F. The suitability of materials for sealing fractures or fissures in a formation being drilled is evaluated in a cell comprising a body 11 having a wedge-shaped slot 19, the aperture of and the slope through the slot being adjustable to permit simulation of different sized fractures and fissures. One wall of the slot is formed by a bar 15 the ends of which may be moved inwardly by screws 9 and outwardly, following slackening of the screws, by springs 18.The suitability of material contained in drilling mud for plugging fractured formations is found by first removing caps 26, 41 and passing the mixture through the slot until, if the material is effective, a plug is formed. The reservoir 13 is topped up with the mixture, the cap 26 replaced and gas pressure applied through a port 29 in the cap 26. If after some time the plug is still effective a higher gas pressure is applied for a further period, and if the plug is still effective a higher hydraulic pressure is applied, the cap 41 being replaced. If the plug withstands this pressure, the pressure is removed and gas pressure is applied through a port 24 to compress the plug for a time after which the hydraulic pressure is reapplied. If the plug does not fail the material is suitable for sealing fractures of similar dimensions to those of the slot.
GB12784/63A 1963-04-01 1963-04-01 Method of and apparatus for evaluating lost circulation materials of drilling mud Expired GB1059311A (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
BE646005D BE646005A (en) 1963-04-01
GB12784/63A GB1059311A (en) 1963-04-01 1963-04-01 Method of and apparatus for evaluating lost circulation materials of drilling mud
NL6403131A NL6403131A (en) 1963-04-01 1964-03-24
US354712A US3324712A (en) 1963-04-01 1964-03-25 Method of and apparatus for evaluating lost circulation materials

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GB1059311A true GB1059311A (en) 1967-02-15

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BE (1) BE646005A (en)
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NL (1) NL6403131A (en)

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BE646005A (en) 1900-01-01
US3324712A (en) 1967-06-13

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