Drilling Industry Glossary
Chlorides
Chlorides (mg/L) is determined by the salty of water-based mud. Chlorides acts as a contaminant in freshwater mud systems. Salt contamination can cause an increase in viscosity, gel strengths, and fluid loss.
Chlorides (mg/L) is determined by the salty of water-based mud. Chlorides acts as a contaminant in freshwater mud systems. Salt contamination can cause an increase in viscosity, gel strengths, and fluid loss.