Slurry lubrication during oil-drilling

Drilling mud (i.e., "drilling fluid") is a multiphase, multifunctional particulate fluid that lubricates, protects formations, and forms filter cakes during oil drilling. We are working to control and predict its behavior in extreme environments.

PFTL Researcher(s): TBA, Dr. Aslam Kabir

Method(s) employed: ANSYS, Fluent CFD, PAML Mathematica, particle dynamics

Sponsor(s): NETL/DOE

Reference(s): N/A