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Episode 275 | Formates
Formate brines are another useful tool in the drilling fluid toolbox. Justin and Matt talk about benefits and some of the issues to consider with formate brines.
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Episode 270 | OBM Lubricants and Long Laterals
We’re drilling longer laterals, and we usually do it with oil-based mud. Would a lubricant make any difference? Matt and Justin discuss reasons for and against.
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Episode 266 | Synthetic Oils – Paraffins & Olefins
Justin and Matt dig deep into some big words for key molecules in synthetic-base oils. In this episode, they discuss olefins and paraffins – common buzzwords when picking a base oil.
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Nov 06 ,2024
Episode 265 | Graphite
Graphite is used for lubricity, loss prevention, and lost circulation. What are the different types of graphite and what makes them different?
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WBM Series – Ep. 7 | Defoamers
Justin and Matt talk about the different types of defoamers, how they work – and things to avoid needing them in the first place.
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May 29 ,2024
WBM Series – Ep. 6 | Thinners
One of the main culprits of thick water-based mud is flocculation. Thinners are one of the solutions for this issue. Tune into this episode of The Flowline – WBM Series as Matt and Justin delve into thinners’ properties and use cases.
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Apr 03 ,2024
Episode 248 | Culture
In this episode of The #Flowline, we answer a listener’s request. What is “AES Culture” and what makes us unique? Tune into this exciting episode as Matt and Justin share their perspective on our company’s culture.
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Episode 222 | Esters
Grab your lab coats and safety goggles for this episode, it’s time for a little chemistry refresher. Join Matt and Justin as they delve into the chemistry behind esters as a lubricant.
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Jun 21 ,2023
Episode 208 | Product No Go’s
Why do we always feel the need to try new things and change our current products? How do we decide which alternative products to explore and which ones to resist the temptation of?
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Jun 07 ,2023
Episode 206 | Particle Size Distributions and LCM
When you’re talking loss circulation and loss prevention materials, how do you measure and describe the size of the blend? Justin and Matt break it down.
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May 31 ,2023
Episode 205 | Green Fluids
Is there a clear way to define if a drilling fluid additive is environmentally friendly? Justin and Matt shed some light on how to be data-driven regarding the environment – and why it’s so difficult.
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May 24 ,2023
Episode 204 | Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate is a common drilling fluid additive. What makes it so useful and how is it used?
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