Mudgard filter protects drilling assemblies from rock, scale, and other material that may cause damage.
MUDGARD Filter Removes 1.5 kg of Circulating Debris from Kuwait Well to Prevent Tool Failure
Published: 10/14/2016

MUDGARD Filter Removes 1.5 kg of Circulating Debris from Kuwait Well to Prevent Tool Failure
Published: 10/14/2016


The MUDGARD filter removed all fluid-born debris before it could damage any critical BHA components, enabling the operator to drill the 392-m [1,286-ft] sidetrack in less than 100 rotating and pumping hours. The BHA tools performed flawlessly—with no reported pressure- or debris-related complications. In total, the MUDGARD filter captured 1.5 kg of mixed debris, which could have invaded the BHA and caused a component failure or plugged a bit nozzle.

Sabriya Field
Hole size
61/8-in sidetrack
Section length
392 m [1,286 ft]
Maximum deviation
86°
Circulating pressure
23.9 MPa
[3,460 psi]
Debris type
Fibrous material,
low-gravity solids,
shards, and flakes