... Functions and Properties of Drilling fluid © COPYRIGHT 2000, NExT All Rights Reserved Functions & Properties • Introduction; – Drilling fluid is the lifeblood of drilling operations and defined... COPYRIGHT 2000, All Rights Reserved Drilling Fluids Technology • Course Objectives: – At the end of this course,YOU will be able to: • List functions & properties of drilling and completion fluis,... Drilling fluid is the lifeblood of drilling operations and defined as : • Circulating fluid, • Drilling mud – Drilling fluid technology is dominated by three factors : • Performance, • Economics, Environmental