API RP 13D
API RP 13D, 8th Edition: Rheology and Hydraulics of Oil-well Drilling Fluids
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This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2026.
Rheology and Hydraulics of Oil-well Drilling Fluids
Description
The objective of this Recommended Practice (RP) is to provide a basic understanding of and guidance about drilling fluid rheology and hydraulics, and their application to drilling operations. For this RP, rheology is the study of flow characteristics of a drilling fluid and how these characteristics affect movement of the fluid. Specific measurements are made on a fluid to determine rheological parameters under a variety of conditions. From this information the circulating system can be designed or evaluated regarding how it will accomplish certain desired objectives
** This version of the Standard is not current. Please check for Errata and Addendums **
Edition
8
Published Date
2026-05-02
Status
Current
Pages
137
Language
English
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Abstract
The objective of this Recommended Practice (RP) is to provide a basic understanding of and guidance about drilling fluid rheology and hydraulics, and their application to drilling operations. For this RP, rheology is the study of flow characteristics of a drilling fluid and how these characteristics affect movement of the fluid. Specific measurements are made on a fluid to determine rheological parameters under a variety of conditions. From this information the circulating system can be designed or evaluated regarding how it will accomplish certain desired objectives
** This version of the Standard is not current. Please check for Errata and Addendums **
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