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Low-specific-gravity solids

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002232

Solid particles present in drilling fluid that possess a specific gravity less than 2.6, primarily consisting of drilled rock fragments and clay minerals. These solids, if not effectively removed, can increase the plastic viscosity and yield point of the mud, hindering drilling performance. Their concentration is a key parameter monitored in mud logging.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002232
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002232",
  "term": "Low-specific-gravity solids",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Solid particles present in drilling fluid that possess a specific gravity less than 2.6, primarily consisting of drilled rock fragments and clay minerals. These solids, if not effectively removed, can increase the plastic viscosity and yield point of the mud, hindering drilling performance. Their concentration is a key parameter monitored in mud logging.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/low-specific-gravity-solids/"
}

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