Description
Drilling fluids: functions, types, properties, testing and controls; mud characteristics: lime muds and polymer muds, determination and measurement;clay hydration; effects of various additives on mud properties; filtration, thinning agents, rheological models, and liquid and solid determination. Fracturing fluid rheology and proppant characterization. Laboratory reports are required. Re Co-requisite: PTE330 Well Drilling. [0-3, 1 cr.]
Common questions about PTE 331
What is PTE 331 at LAU?
PTE 331 Drilling Fluids-Lab is a 1-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Petroleum Engineering department. Drilling fluids: functions, types, properties, testing and controls; mud characteristics: lime muds and polymer muds, determination and measurement;clay hydration; effects of various additives on mud properties; filtration, thinning agents, rheological models, and liquid and solid determination.
How many credits is PTE 331?
PTE 331 Drilling Fluids-Lab is worth 1 credit at LAU.