Effects of Temperature on Mucuna solannie Water-Based Mud Properties

N. Uwaezuoke, K.C. Igwilo, S.I. Onwukwe, B. Obah

Fluid Loss, Mucuna solannie, Plastic Viscosity, Temperature, Yield Point.

Water-based mud formulated from Mucuna solannie seeds, a leguminous plant, has been proved to be efficient and cost effective. Hence, the effects of temperature on the properties of the mud formulated from Mucuna solannie have been shown to follow similar trend as other mud formulations-water or oil based. Properties at temperatures of 95oF, 120oF and 180oF gave decreased values of Plastic Viscosity, Yield Point, Low Shear Rate Yield Point and Apparent Viscosity with increase in temperature, while an increase in Fluid Loss was recorded with temperature increase for both unweighted and weighted muds. Mud properties at temperature up to 212oF and above should not be found without a corresponding increase in mud pressure to prevent boiling.

10.22161/ijaers.4.1.13