Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Fundamentals and fluid models
5 Determination of drilling fluid rheological
   parameters
6 Prediction of downhole behaviour of drilling
   fluids
7 Pressure-loss modeling
8 Swab/surge pressures
9 Hole cleaning
10 Hydraulics optimization
11 Rig-site monitoring
Annex A (informative) - Worked example input
        parameters
Annex B (informative) - Modeling of downhole
        properties
Annex C (informative) - Modeling of pressure
        loss
Annex D (informative) - Modeling of swab/surge
        pressures
Annex E (informative) - Modeling of hole cleaning
Annex F (informative) - Modeling of optimization
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes a basic understanding of and guidance about drilling fluid rheology and hydraulics, and their application to drilling operations.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
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