Coarse
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000726
Describing particles or grains that are relatively large in size, typically referring to solid additives or cuttings found in drilling fluids. Coarse materials have a larger average diameter compared to fine particles, affecting properties like filtration and bridging. Sieve analysis is used to determine the particle size distribution of coarse solids.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-000726 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling Fluids |
Record as JSON
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