I.S. EN ISO 10414-1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Symbols and abbreviated terms
4 Drilling fluid density (mud weight)
5 Alternative drilling fluid density method
6 Viscosity and gel strength
7 Filtration
8 Water, oil and solids contents
9 Sand content
10 Methylene blue capacity
11 pH
12 Alkalinity and lime content
13 Chloride ion content
14 Total hardness as calcium
Annex A (informative) - Chemical analysis of water-based
                        drilling fluids
Annex B (informative) - Shear strength measurement using
                        shearometer tube
Annex C (informative) - Resistivity
Annex D (informative) - Removal of air or gas prior to testing
Annex E (informative) - Drill pipe corrosion ring coupon
Annex F (informative) - Sampling, inspection and rejection
Annex G (informative) - Rig-site sampling
Annex H (informative) - Calibration and verification of glassware,
                        thermometers, viscometers, retort-kit
                        cup and drilling fluid balances
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Gives standard procedures for determining the following characteristics of water-based drilling fluids: drilling fluid density (mud weight), viscosity and gel strength, filtration, water, oil and solids contents, sand content, methylene blue capacity, pH, alkalinity and lime content, chloride content and total hardness as calcium.