HOW TO DESIGN POLYMER DRILLING FLUIDS MUD SYSTEMS
DRILLING POLYMERS FLUIDS SYSTEMS & DESIGN

SHALE INHIBITION CHEMICALS | INTRODUCTION
There are three approaches to stopping the clay formations /shale deteriorating upon contact with the drilling fluid /mud:

- Slow down the shale water reaction or render the clay inert (drilling mud inhibiting chemicals).
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