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Fish eye

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001431

An undissolved or partially hydrated lump of polymer or other solid additive in a drilling fluid, resembling the appearance of a fish's eye. These can occur when powdered materials are not properly dispersed or mixed into the mud. Fish eyes can lead to inconsistent fluid properties and potential plugging of screens or nozzles.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001431
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001431",
  "term": "Fish eye",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An undissolved or partially hydrated lump of polymer or other solid additive in a drilling fluid, resembling the appearance of a fish's eye. These can occur when powdered materials are not properly dispersed or mixed into the mud. Fish eyes can lead to inconsistent fluid properties and potential plugging of screens or nozzles.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/fish-eye/"
}

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