Drilling Industry Glossary
Drilling Fluid
Circulating fluid, one function of which is to lift cuttings out of the wellbore. It also serves to cool the bit and to counteract downhole formation pressure. This is also called drilling mud.
Circulating fluid, one function of which is to lift cuttings out of the wellbore. It also serves to cool the bit and to counteract downhole formation pressure. This is also called drilling mud.