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Water-based mud

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004104

A drilling fluid that uses water as its continuous phase, with solids and chemical additives dispersed within it to achieve desired properties. This type of mud is frequently employed in drilling operations due to its lower environmental impact and ease of disposal. Its composition is adjusted to manage viscosity, fluid loss, and shale inhibition.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004104
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004104",
  "term": "Water-based mud",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid that uses water as its continuous phase, with solids and chemical additives dispersed within it to achieve desired properties. This type of mud is frequently employed in drilling operations due to its lower environmental impact and ease of disposal. Its composition is adjusted to manage viscosity, fluid loss, and shale inhibition.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/water-based-mud/"
}

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