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October 23, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Investigating the impact of viscosifier concentrations on hydraulic horsepower at the bit

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COChukwudi OhaegbulamBWBright WecheonwuKIKevin C. Igwilo

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Analysis of rheological properties shows that 6 g Xanthan gum improves flow behavior in drilling mud, suggesting effective cutting transport.

Key Points

  • Hydraulic horsepower efficiency improved with 6 g Xanthan gum formulation.
  • Rheological analysis indicated shear-thinning properties and enhanced cutting transport capabilities.
  • Assessment using Herschel-Bulkley models revealed that the 6 g mud is more efficient at higher flow rates.
  • Highlights the need for optimizing drilling mud formulations based on viscosity and flow characteristics.

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Ohaegbulam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68fa32a40df2e6cd2f742162https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-20609-2
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