MLchartDataset catalogue

Gelled-up mud

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001661

A drilling fluid that has developed an excessively strong gel structure when static, making it difficult to restart circulation or pump. This condition can occur due to high solids content, contamination, or improper mud treatment. Strong gelling can lead to high pump pressures and potential loss of circulation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001661
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001661",
  "term": "Gelled-up mud",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid that has developed an excessively strong gel structure when static, making it difficult to restart circulation or pump. This condition can occur due to high solids content, contamination, or improper mud treatment. Strong gelling can lead to high pump pressures and potential loss of circulation.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/gelled-up-mud/"
}

Record 1,791 of 4,468 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.