Drilling Fluid Parameters Monitoring System

MudVisionRT™

Visualization of the MudVisionRT drilling fluid parameters monitoring system functionality

Limited Control Over Drilling Fluid Parameters

Measurements are performed manually by drilling fluid engineers, which creates a conflict of interest.
Shortage of Qualified Personnel

Across all industries there is a growing shortage of skilled specialists, which, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, is expected to reach two million people by 2030.
Data Density and Paradigm Shift

The density of data obtained from manual drilling fluid measurements does not meet the requirements for safe wellbore drilling as the rate of penetration increases.

Functional Description

MudVisionRT is a fully automated system that continuously monitors a wide range of parameters — from basic ones such as rheology, temperature, density, electrical stability, and pH, to advanced ones like filtration properties and retort analysis.

The system helps prevent wellbore instability, low differential pressure, cuttings accumulation, and other risks, reducing NPT. Its “set-and-forget” architecture eliminates conflicts of interest associated with manual measurements.

Automatic Analysis Every 10–18 Minutes

Temperature: 0–100 °C
Rheology: 600/300, 200/100, 6, 3 rpm
Gels: 10 s and 10 min
Models: n, K, PV, AV, YP, τ_y
Density: 0.9–2.8 g/cm³
pH: 1–14
Electrical stability up to 2047 V
Heating to the required temperature

All measurements are performed automatically

Automated drilling fluid monitoring system

Compatible with WBM, OBM, and SBM fluids
Modular compact design ensuring quick installation and startup
Autonomous operation for up to 3 months on the rig
Data transmission to third-party monitoring systems and office networks
Built-in automatic flushing after each test
All components are explosion-proof
Easy maintenance and repair
Gel strength measurement at 10 seconds and 10 minutes
Results comparable with rotational viscometers
Localization level above 95%

The only system in Russia
with an automatic rotational viscometer

Unbiased measurements and objective data for well-grounded discussions: all readings are performed automatically by the system without human involvement.
Cost savings for both operators and contractors through objective data during non-productive time (NPT) root-cause analysis.
Reduced information gap between the rig and the office.
Enhanced control over downhole conditions and advanced multi-factor analysis: real-time ECD modeling, hole cleaning efficiency, torque and drag plots, swab/surge conditions, and more.
Alignment with strategic objectives for drilling process automation and digitalization.