Laboratory testing of drilling fluids

摘要

International Standard ISO 10416, Petroleum and natural gas industries -Drilling fluids-Laboratory testing, provides procedures for the laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance properties. It is applicable to both water-based and oil-based drilling fluids, as well as the base or "make-up" fluid. The tests are anticipated to be performed in a laboratory setting, but could be applicable in a field situation with more rigorous apparatus and conditions than normally found in a drilling fluid field-test kit. This International Standard was developed in response to demand for more exacting testing methodologies. The tests contained in the standard were developed over several years by a group of industry experts and were identified as being those which would yield reproducible and accurate results.