Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Determination of drilling fluid density (mud weight)
6 Alternative method for determination of drilling fluid
density
7 Viscosity and gel strength
8 Static filtration
9 Retort test for oil, water and solids concentrations
10 Chemical analysis of oil-based drilling fluids
11 Electrical stability test
12 Lime, salinity and solids calculations
Annex A (informative) - Measurement of shear strength using
shearometer tube
Annex B (informative) - Determination of oil and water retained
on cuttings
Annex C (informative) - Determination of aqueous-phase activity
of emulsified water using an electrohygrometer
Annex D (informative) - Determination of aniline point
Annex E (informative) - Lime, salinity and solids calculations
Annex F (informative) - Sampling, inspection and rejection of
drilling materials
Annex G (informative) - Rig-site sampling
Annex H (informative) - Determination of cutting activity by
the Chenevert method
Annex I (informative) - Chemical analysis of active sulfides
by the Garrett gas train method
Annex J (informative) - Calibration and verification of glassware,
thermometers, viscometers, retort kit cup and drilling
fluid balances
Annex K (informative) - High-temperature/high-pressure filtration
testing of oil-based drilling fluids using the
permeability plugging apparatus and cells equipped with
set-screw secured end caps
Annex L (informative) - High-temperature/high-pressure
filtration testing of oil-based drilling fluids using
the permeability plugging apparatus and cells equipped
with threaded end caps
Annex M (informative) - Compatibility of elastomeric materials
with non-aqueous-based drilling fluids
Annex N (informative) - Sand content procedure for non-aqueous
fluids
Annex O (informative) - Identification and monitoring of
weight-material sag
Annex P (informative) - Oil-based drilling fluid report form
Bibliography