• Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluids 

      Alvi, Muhammad Awais Ashfaq; Agonafir, Mesfin Belayneh; Bandyopadhyay, Sulalit; Minde, Mona Wetrhus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      In recent years, several studies have indicated the impact of nanoparticles (NPs) on various properties (such as viscosity and fluid loss) of conventional drilling fluids. Our previous study with commercial iron oxide NPs ...
    • Impact of various nanoparticles on the viscous properties of water based drilling fluids 

      Awais, Muhammad; Agonafir, Mesfin Belayneh; Saasen, Arild; Bandyopadhyay, Sulalit (Chapter, 2021)
      Properly designed drilling fluid is a key element in achieving safe and effective drilling operations. Rheological parameters of drilling fluid determine the equivalent circulation density, the pump pressure, and hole ...