Jar test
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002067
A laboratory procedure that evaluates the effectiveness of chemical additives in treating drilling fluid samples. It involves adding different concentrations of chemicals to fluid samples and observing the resulting flocculation, deflocculation, or emulsion breaking. This test determines the optimal treatment for issues such as solids control, water clarification, or oil-water separation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002067 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling Fluids |
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-002067",
"term": "Jar test",
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"definition": "A laboratory procedure that evaluates the effectiveness of chemical additives in treating drilling fluid samples. It involves adding different concentrations of chemicals to fluid samples and observing the resulting flocculation, deflocculation, or emulsion breaking. This test determines the optimal treatment for issues such as solids control, water clarification, or oil-water separation.",
"subject": "Drilling Fluids",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/jar-test/"
}
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