Mud cell
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002446
A component of a filter press or rheometer designed to hold a sample of drilling fluid for testing its filtration properties or rheological behavior. This cell typically consists of a cylindrical chamber with a filter medium at one end. Pressure is applied to force the liquid phase through the filter, simulating downhole conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002446 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling Fluids |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-002446",
"term": "Mud cell",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "A component of a filter press or rheometer designed to hold a sample of drilling fluid for testing its filtration properties or rheological behavior. This cell typically consists of a cylindrical chamber with a filter medium at one end. Pressure is applied to force the liquid phase through the filter, simulating downhole conditions.",
"subject": "Drilling Fluids",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mud-cell/"
}
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