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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 Detail Icon

English

Format Secure Icon

Secure PDF

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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