AES Drilling Fluids

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Big Data - Episode 59 Jun 03, 2020

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Data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence…what are they and why do people keep talking about them? How could these tools help the oilfield and how could they improve drilling fluids?

Filtration Testing - Episode 58 May 27, 2020

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In this episode, we dive into filtration testing. It may seem a tad lab intensive, but this type of testing can end up in the field on extreme wells or those that are a little more challenging. We run though some tests that you may have or have not heard of, so feel free to send in questions and your own personal experiences to us!

Aphrons - Episode 57 May 20, 2020

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Aphrons are a method used to get a really low density mud by using encapsulated micro-bubbles to lower the mud weight. Questions remain about how such fluids work, so in this episode we will debunk some of the myths and discuss why you would or would not want to use them.

A Conversation with James Strickland - Episode 56 May 13, 2020

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In this episode of the Flowline, Matt and Justin sit down with AES's VP James Strickland to discuss what it's like to run drilling fluids in an offshore environment. All three gentleman have a unique experience of being offshore which helped provide insight on how drilling fluids are applied offshore along with their respective challenges.

Air Drilling - Episode 55 May 06, 2020

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Did you know that air is a fluid? You might not have a mud engineer, but sometimes we drill intervals on air. We'll dig into what air drilling is and some concepts that are applied throughout the process.

The Future - Episode 54 Apr 29, 2020

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Do you need a little encouragement through these tough times? The media has several sources that are predicting the "future"... do we have reasons to believe they are right? Do we have reasons to believe they are wrong? There is a lot to dig into when predicting what our future will hold, let’s talk through it and see what the positives could be!

Logging and Fluids - Episode 53 Apr 22, 2020

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What are the considerations required for a good logging run? Tight fluid properties are one thing, but sometimes data acquisition requires a lot of consideration.

Engineering Basics – Episode 52 Apr 15, 2020

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Going back to the fundamentals, we discuss the significance of engineering equations to help keep you on your game. Tune in to this week’s episode, as Matt and Justin break down Engineering Basics.

Particle Size Analysis - Episode 51 Apr 08, 2020

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The size and distribution of particles in a drilling fluid can impact fluid performance. You may need big solids for bridging or wellbore strengthening. Small particles might result in poor fluid loss and progressive gels. How do we measure particle size distribution and why does it matter? Matt and Justin discuss this and more in Episode 51 of the Flowline.

Weight Material - Episode 50 Apr 01, 2020

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What do we put in mud to increase fluid density? In this episode, Matt and Justin dive into Weight Material 101, touching on barite and other additive options.

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