No. Step Description
1 Preparation Mixing of the base oil and water
2 Weighting Testing the initial weight to see if appropriate
3 Mud preparation Addition of weighting agent
4 Mud weighting Measure the weight of the mud to see if it meets the required standard
5 pH test Testing for alkalinity or acidity
6 Addition of additives Addition of phosphoric acid or caustic acid dependent on the result of the pH test
7 Viscometer test This is to find out the mud rheology, viscosity, yield point and gel strength
8 Marsh funnel test To find out its flow time and water loss