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I. Basics of Water Interpretation

  • Plotting a Stiff diagram

  • Fingerprinting

  • II. Units of Ion Measurement

  • Ion units & conversions

  • Ion balance and accuracy

  • TDS, resistivity, density & refractive index

III. Identifying a Gel-chem Mud

  • Fingerprint

  • Na to Cl relationship

IV. Obtaining the Best Samples

V. Practical Suggestions

VI. Recognizing Contaminants

VII. Corrosion inhibitor

  • KCl fluid

  • HCl acid

  • Gyp-based mud

  • Ammonium Sulphate and Potassium Sulphate muds

VIII. Water & Filtrate Mix Ratios

IX.  Case Studies (NEW)