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Drillingsoftware Mud Engineer User Manual

1. Introduction This program provides the engineer with all the mud engineering inputs and calculations required for both Water Based Mud (WBM) and Oil Based Mud (OBM). Figures and flow charts are used to aid the engineer to navigate through the program. As the data is entered in the various dialog boxes, the data bases, reports and the charts are updated 2. Operation A. Main Menu The Main Menu is the entry point to all functions of the program. For all Main Menu button functions refer to Figure 2.
Figure 1 Main Menu
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Figure 2 shows all the mud engineering button functions and references to where the relevant information is to be found.
Figure 2 Main Menu Button Functions
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B. Starting a New Well Before starting a new well it is necessary to clear all the previously entered data and enter the units to be used throughout the program. These can be either API or M am. Metric or a combination of both. (1) Clear Records On the Main Menu page, select shown (Ref. Figure 3). (Ref. Figure 1). The Clear Records Page is
Figure 3 Clear Records
Select . After approximately 10 seconds a message box is shown indicating that these databases have been de deleted: - Mud Received - Mud Check Report - Mud Materials Inventory.
Select (2) Enter Units
. The program returns to the Main Menu (Ref. Figure 1) 1).
On the Main Menu page, select . A warning is shown. This informs the operator that the selected units w be used throughout the entire program. will Select . The Select Units dialog box is shown (Ref. Figure 4).
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Figure 4 Select Units On the left margin of the Select Units dialog box, all previously selected units are shown. This is for reference only. These units can be changed using the appropriate entry field. When all the required data has been entered, select Menu (Ref. Figure 1). . The program returns to the Main
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C. Mud Reports and Databases Menu On the Main Menu page, select (Ref. Figure 5). . The Mud Reports and Databases Menu is shown
Figure 5 Mud Reports and Databases Menu The Mud Reports and Databases Menu is the entry point for all the mud engineering parameters. Figure 6 shows each button function. References to figures, flow charts and page numbers are a guide to where that particular information is to be found.
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Figure 6 Mud Reports and Databases Menu Button Functions
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(1) Start a New Well Report. In this section of the Mud Reports and Databases Menu, the Report Header and the Mud Specs dialog boxes are accessed. Flow Chart A and Flow Chart B (Start a New Well Report) are to help the mud engineer navigate this section of the program.
Flow Chart A: Start a New Well Report
(a) Mud Specs On the Mud Reports and Databases Menu, select box is shown (Ref. Figure 7). . The Mud Specifications dialog
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Figure 7 Mud Specifications Selecting , after entering the appropriate data, returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu. (b) Report Header On the Mud Reports and Databases Menu, select is shown (Ref. Figure 8). . The Report Header dialog box
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Figure 8 Report Header All the information relating to the well is entered on the Report Header data input form. 1. Report Dates On the Report Header dialog box, select is shown (Ref. Figure 9). . The Report Dates dialog box
Figure 9 Report Dates The Spud Date, Report Date and Report Number are entered manually. When 2. Update Mud Specs On the Report Header dialog box, select box is shown (Ref. Figure 7). After the appropriate data has been entered or edited, selecting the Report Header dialog box (Ref. Figure 8). . The Mud Specifications dialog returns the program to is selected, the program returns to the Report Header dialog box.
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3. Mud Materials Inventory & Usage On the Report Header dialog box, select dialog box is shown (Ref. Figure10). . The Mud Materials & Usage
Figure 10 Mud Materials Inventory & Usage
The Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box is used to input all the mud materials, their costs, quantities and daily usage.
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a. Help Selecting on the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box shows the Mud Stocks and Usage Help page (Ref. Figure 11)
Figure 11 Mud Stocks and Usage Help This page provides a guide on how to utilize the Mud Materials & Usage dialog box. Select box. . The program returns to the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog
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b. Database Update After entering/editing the data on Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box, select . The Save Mud Materials Update box is shown (Ref. Figure 12).
Figure 12 Save Mud Materials Update Selecting in the update box returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5). Selecting (Ref. Figure 13). in the update box shows the Mud Materials DataBase update box
Figure 13 Mud Materials Database Update Selecting updates the mud materials database with the previously entered data. A message is shown indicating that the mud materials data base has been updated.
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Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5). Selecting up dates and overwrites the previous 24 hour entry. A message is shown indicating that the mud materials data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5).
Flow Chart B: Start a New Well Report
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c. Mud Stocks Received On the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10), selecting shows the Mud Stocks Received dialog box (Ref. Figure 14).
Figure 14 Mud Stocks Received This dialog box is used to update the mud stock inventory. Selecting clears all the existing data.
If new mud materials are to be added, selecting shows the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10). In this dialog box, new mud materials can be added, or existing mud materials can be edited. Select in the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box. The program returns to the Mud Stocks Received dialog box with the new or edited mud materials added to the Mud Stocks Received dialog box. After entering any new data, select is shown (Ref. Figure 15). . The Mud Materials Received update box
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Figure 15 Mud Materials Received Update Selecting updates the mud materials received data base. A message is shown indicating the mud materials received data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10). Selecting overwrites and updates the previous 24 hour entry. A message is shown indicating that the mud materials received data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10).
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d.
Mud Stocks Transferred Selecting on the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10) shows the Mud Transferred dialog box (Ref. Figure 16).
Figure 16 Mud Transferred This dialog box is used to update the mud stocks transferred inventory. Selecting clears all the existing data.
When new mud materials are to be added, selecting shows the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10). On this dialog box, new mud materials can be inserted, or existing mud materials can be edited. Select on the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box. The program returns to the Mud Transferred dialog box with the new or edited mud materials added to the Mud Transferred dialog box. After the new data has been entered, select Database update box is shown (Ref. Figure 17). . The Mud Products Transferred
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Figure 17 Mud Products Transferred Database Update Selecting updates the mud products transferred data base. A message is shown indicating that the mud products transferred data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10). Selecting overwrites and updates the previous 24 hour entry. A message is shown indicating that the mud products transferred data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Mud Materials Inventory & Usage dialog box (Ref. Figure 10). (2) Mud Report (a) Main Data Input In this section of the Mud Reports and Databases Menu, the Main Dialog box is accessed. Flow Chart C (Main Data Input) is to help the mud engineer navigate this section of the program.
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Flow Chart C: Main Data Input
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On the Main Menu, select . The Main Data Input dialog box is shown with the Drill Pipe & BHA Pump Data tab activated (Ref. Figure 18).
Figure 18 Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump Data) 1. Drill Pipe &BHA Pump Data Data is entered in these dialog boxes a. Drill Pipe: - Type - Outside Diameter (OD) - Inside Diameter (ID) - Weight - Length. b. DCs: - Outside Diameter (OD) - Inside Diameter (ID) - Weight - Length.
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c. Pump Data: - Stroke - Liner Size - SPM - Pump Manufacturer. Block Weight. The pump outputs are shown in the panel to the right of the Pump Data. e. Pump Type Selecting shows the Pump Data selection dialog box (Ref. Figure 19)
d.
Figure 19 Pump Data Selection Selecting dialog box. Selecting returns the program to the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA Pump Data)
shows the Duplex Rod Size dialog box (Ref. Figure 20).
Figure 20 Duplex Rod Size The rod Outside Diameter (OD) for each pump is entered on this dialog box. Select after entering the data, the program returns to the Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA Pump Data) dialog box.
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f. Look up String Data Selecting shows the Look up String data page (Ref. Figure 21). This page is for information only.
Figure 21 Lookup String Data Selecting Data) dialog box. returns the program to the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump
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g.
Volumes and Strokes Selecting in the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump Data) dialog box shows the Volumes and Strokes page (Ref. Figure 22).
Figure 22 Volumes and Strokes This page is mainly an information page. The hole washout calculation can be entered manually. Selecting Data) dialog box. returns the program to the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump
Selecting on the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump Data) dialog box updates the applicable data base and returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5)
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Casing Data Selecting the tab on the Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump Data) dialog box shows the Main Data Input (Casing Data) dialog box (Ref. Figure 23)
Figure 23 Main Data Input (Casing Data) a. Clear Casing Data Selecting clears any existing casing data. Any data relating to: - Conductor - Surface - Liner 1 - Liner 2 - Liner 3 - Production csg is entered in the applicable dialog box. Selecting updates the data base and returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5).
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b.
Lookup CSG Data Selecting (Ref. Figure 24). an information page, with the casing data, is shown
Figure 24 Casing Data Selecting dialog box. returns the program to the Main Data Input (Casing Data)
Selecting updates the applicable data base and returns the program to the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5).
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(b) Mud Check In this section of the Mud Reports and Databases Menu, the Full Mud Check dialog box is accessed. Flow Chart D (Full Mud Check) is to help the mud engineer navigate this section of the program.
Flow Chart D: Full Mud Check
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On the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5), select Check dialog box is shown with the Water Base Mud tab activated (Ref. Figure 25). . The Full Mud
Figure 25 Full Mud Check (Water Base Mud)
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Water Base Mud All factors relating to the water base mud are entered in this dialog box. a. KCL Reference Selecting shows the KCL Reference table (Ref. Figure 26).
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Figure 26 KCL Reference Table Selecting box. b. Pf/Mf Relation Selecting shows the Pf/Mf Relation Chart (Ref. Figure 27). returns the program to the Full Mud Check (Water Base Mud) dialog
Figure 27 Pf/Mf Relation
Selecting box.
returns the program to the Full Mud Check (Water Base Mud) dialog
2.
Oil Base Mud
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Selecting the tab on the Full Mud Check (Water Base Mud) shows the Full Mud Check (Oil Base Mud) dialog box (Ref. Figure 28).
Figure 28 Full Mud Check (Oil Base Mud)
All factors relating to the water base mud are entered in this dialog box.
3.
Water Base Mud and Oil Based Mud
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The following functions are common to both the Water Base Mud and the Oil Base Mud dialog boxes. a. Clear Old Report Selecting b. Calculations Selecting shows a blank worksheet. Any personal calculations can be on either the worksheet or the Full Mud deletes the existing data.
entered on this worksheet. Selecting Check dialog box shows a calculator. Selecting box. c. Solids Equipment Selecting activated (Ref. Figure 29).
on the worksheet returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog
shows the Solids Equipment dialog box with the
tab
Figure 29 Solids Equipment (Vibrating)
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Selecting can now be entered. Selecting Selecting the deletes the existing data. New data relating to the vibrating solids
saves the data and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog box. tab shows the flowing solids dialog box (Ref. Figure 30)
Figure 30 Solids Equipment (Flowing) Selecting now be entered. Selecting deletes the existing data. New data relating to the flowing solids can
saves the data and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog box.
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d. Rheology Selecting shows the Rheology Input dialog box (Ref. Figure 31).
Figure 31 Rheology Input Selecting be entered. Selecting deletes the existing data. New data relating to the rheology can now
saves the data and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog box.
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e. Volume Accounting Selecting (Ref. Figure 32). shows the Volume Accounting dialog box
Figure 32 Volume Accounting Selecting deletes the existing data. New data relating to the volume accounting can now be entered. Selecting box. saves the data and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog
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f. Drilling Remarks Selecting box (Ref. Figure 33). shows the Add Remarks to the API Report Form (Drilling) dialog
Figure 33 Drilling Remarks Selecting Selecting box. g. Fluids Remarks Selecting box (Ref. Figure 34). shows the Add Remarks to the API Report Form (Fluids) dialog deletes the existing text. New text can now be entered. saves the text and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog
Figure 34 Fluids Remarks Selecting Selecting box. deletes the existing text. New text can now be entered. saves the text and returns the program to the Full Mud Check dialog
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h. Mud Report The mud report saves all the Mud Check data and displays the selected mud report (WBM/Completion Fluid or OBM). Flow Chart F (Full Mud Check - Mud Report) is to help the mud engineer navigate this section of the program.
Flow Chart E: Full Mud Check - Mud Report
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selecting In the Full Mud Check dialog box (Ref. Figure 25), s Save Mud Check message box (Ref. Figure 35). shows the
Figure 35 Save Mud Check Selecting (Ref. Figure 36). ). shows the Report Database update box
Figure 36 Report Database Update Selecting updates the mud report data base. A message is shown indicating that the mud report data base has been updated. report Selecting , in this message box, updates the mud properties recap and remarks recap. A message is shown indicating that the mud properties recap and remarks recap have been updated. Selecting (Ref. Figure 37). ). , in this message box, shows the View Mud Report dialog box e
Selecting , in the Reports Database dialog box, overwrites and updates the pr previous 24 hour entry. A message box is shown indicating that the mud report data base has been updated.
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Selecting (Ref. Figure 37). , in this message box ,shows the View Mud Report dialog box
Figure 37 View Mud Report A message is shown indicating which of the reports is presently selected (WBM or Completion Fluid). Select report. Select to view the currently selected WBM/Completion Fluid to view the OBM report
Select to change the report header from the currently selected header to the alternative header (WBM or Completion Fluid). The Change Report Header WBM-Completion Fluid dialog box is shown (Ref. Figure 38).
Figure 38 Change Report Header
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Select the preferred report header (WBM or Completion Fluid). The selected report is shown. To return to the Main Menu (Ref. Figure 1) select the report. i. Finish The finish function saves all the previously entered Mud Check data to the appropriate databases, reports and charts. Flow Chart F (Full Mud Check - Finish) is to help the mud engineer navigate this section of the program. tab on the displayed
Flow Chart F: Full Mud Check Finish Selecting on the Full Mud Check dialog box (Ref. Figures 15 &16) shows the Report Data Base update box (Ref. Figure 39).
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Figure 39 Reports Database Update Selecting , in the Report Database update box, updates the mud report data base. A message is shown indicating that the mud report data base has been updated. Selecting , in this message box, updates the mud properties recap and remarks recap. A message is shown indicating that the mud properties recap and remarks recap have been updated. Selecting (Ref. Figure 40). ). , in this message box, shows the Update the Pump Strokes update box
Selecting , in the reports Database dialog box, overwrites and updates the previous 24 hour entry. A message is shown indicating that the mud report data base has been updated. s Selecting box (Ref. Figure 40). , in this message box, shows the Update the Pump Strokes update
Figure 40 Update the Pump Strokes Selecting returns the program to the Main Menu (Ref. Figure 1).
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Selecting shows the Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA - Pump Data) dialog box (Ref. Figure 18). The pump strokes are updated in the Pump Data section of the Data Input dialog box. Selecting (Ref. Figure 1). , in the Data Input dialog box, returns the program to the Main Menu
(c) Mud Solids Selecting on the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5) shows all the water mud solids and all the oil mud solids/chlorides (Ref Figure 41 and Figure 41A).
Figure 41 Water Mud Solids
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Figure 41A Oil Mud Solids/Chlorides
Selecting universal throughout the program.
shows a message box indicating that changing the units will be
Selecting ,in this message box, shows the Select Units dialog box (Ref. Figure 4). The units of measurement are changed in this dialog box. Selecting returns the program to the Main Menu
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(d) Databases In the Databases panel, on the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5), the various databases can be quickly viewed. The databases are: - Mud Stocks Database - Mud Report Database - Mud Received Database - Mud Transferred Database. Selecting (e) View Reports In the Select Report to View panel, on the Mud Reports and Databases Menu (Ref. Figure 5), The various reports can be quickly viewed. These reports are: - View API Mud Report - View Mud Properties Recap - View Mud Materials Recap - View Remarks Recap. Selecting Selecting shows the View Mud Report dialog box (Ref. Figure 37). on any of the reports returns the program to the Main Menu. on any of the databases returns the program to the Main Menu.
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(f)
Pills and Calculations Selecting from the Main Menu (Ref. Figure 1) shows the Pills and Calculations dialog page (Ref. Figure 42).
Figure 42 Pills and Calculations
From this dialog box, the following are accessed: - LCM Water Squeeze Pill dialog box - LCM Pills dialog box - Spotting Oils dialog box - OBM Corrections dialog box - Blending - Blending and Weighing-up Mud dialog box - The EMW with different mud columns calculation dialog box - Mud Solids Correction: Water Mud Solids dialog box Oil Mud Solids/Chlorides dialog box - Well Control Well Control (Kick) Program dialog box Pump Strokes Calculations dialog box - Hole Conditioning Prior to Logging st Using 1 Section of Hole dialog box nd Using 2 Section of Hole dialog box. The relevant data is entered into the appropriate data boxes. All calculations are done automatically.
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(g) Reports 1. Print Reports Selecting on the Main Menu (Ref Figure 1) shows the Print Central dialog box (Ref. Figure 43). The selected report is automatically printed.
Figure 43 Print Central
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2. Export Reports Selecting Reports dialog box (Ref. Figure 44). on the Main Menu (Ref Figure 1) shows the Export
Figure 44 Export Reports When selecting a report for export, a message box is shown indicating that the report will be exported to a selected folder. Selecting , in this message box, gives the option of which folder to export the file to. After saving the file a message box indicating the file has been saved is shown. Selecting , in this message box, returns the program to the Main Menu.
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3. Email Reports Selecting dialog box (Ref. Figure 45). on the Main Menu (Ref Figure 1) shows the Email Reports
Figure 45 Email Reports
The Email Reports dialog box shows a warning to select an Email program After selecting a report for Emailing, a message box is shown indicating that the report will be exported to a selected folder. Selecting , in this message box, gives the option of which folder to export the file to. After saving the file a message box indicating the file has been saved is shown. Selecting , in this message box, opens the selected Email program. The selected report is automatically attached to the Email. The recipients Email address must be is inserted before sending the report.
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(h) Well Schematics Selecting Schematic dialog box (Ref. Figure 46). on the Main Menu (Ref. Figure 1) shows the Well Bore
Figure 46 Well Bore Schematic Up to four casing sections can be selected. Figure 47 these casing sections To update the well geometry, select on the Well Bore Schematic dialog box. The Main Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA Pump Data) dialog box is shown (Ref. Figure 18). The DP and the DC parameters are entered/edited in this dialog box. Selecting the tab on the Data Input (Drill Pipe & BHA Pump Data) dialog box shows the Main Data Input (Casing Data) dialog box (Ref Figure 23). The liner parameters are entered or edited in this dialog box.
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Figure 47 Well Schematic Sections
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(i) Charts Selecting on the Main Menu shows a message box, indicating that the charts will be developed as the databases are updated. Figure 47 shows the Chemicals Used chart
Figure 5 Chemicals Used Chart Selecting shows these charts in sequence: - Chemicals Used and Cost - Depth v Mud Cost - Total Volumes - Depth v Days - Depth v Mud Weight Selecting returns the program to the Main Menu.
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Figure 1 Main Menu