Filter-cake quality

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001405",
  "term": "Filter-cake quality",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A qualitative and quantitative assessment of the physical characteristics and performance of the filter cake formed by a drilling fluid on a permeable surface. It includes factors such as thickness, permeability, toughness, and slickness, which influence fluid loss control and wellbore stability. A thin, tough, and low-permeability filter cake is generally desired for effective drilling operations.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/filter-cake-quality/"
}