From the various sample tests conducted,it is safe to say that the density of any given mud sample can be determinedwith the aid of a mud balance and a proper understanding of procedure,apparatus manipulation and safety.CONCLUSION       Thisexperiment was performed with dedication and painstaking efforts.     The mudsample was mixed properly in order to dispel lump formation.     Air wasexpelled from the lid hole and wiped clean and dry before and after use.

     Materialswere ensured to be stable and tests were repeated to ensure efficiency.     The errorpercentile observed during calibration was 0.1ppg.    From the experiment conducted concerning measurement determinationfor a mud slurry sample, with all precautions observed carefully in order toprevent inaccuracy in result taking.DISCUSSION    TABLE1.0  Test1 Test1 + 0.1 Test2 Test2 + 0.

1 8.7ppg 8.8ppg 8.8ppg 8.9ppg 1.4sp.gr 1.

5sp.gr 1.6sp.gr 1.7sp.

gr 66.5lb/ft3 66.6lb/ft3 66.

5lb/ft3 66.6lb/ft3 455psi/1000ft 455.1psi/1000ft 455psi/1000ft 455.1psi/1000ft Thetable below provides the various density values for both Test1 and Test2Withall values considered, readings were approximated to the nearest 0.1 ppg, 1.0lb/ft3, 0.01sp.

gr and 10 psi/ft so as to achieve clarity.RESULTS       Thecarrying cup should be rinsed thoroughly and then wiped absolutely dryMAINTENANCE/SUSTAINMENT  1. Take a sample from testone to be added to 10g of barite to be mixedTEST 2: PROCEDURE  8.   All readings were thentaken from the four scale balance7.   We then monitored thebubble until it was rightly positioned in between to ensure the entire systemwas at equilibrium 6.   The balance was thenplaced on a knife edge, the rider was adjusted along the graduated arm5.   The lid was placed over acarrying cup and adjusted to ensure an accurate fit.

The excess mud slurrypresent in the carrying cup was then dispersed through the hole on the top ofthe lid, which assured us that the cup was full, then we wiped the carrying cupdry and trapped was evacuated4.   The cup chamber was filledto the brim with the already mixed sample3.   The powdered sample of35g/350ml was placed in a metal cylindrical cup to be mixed until smooth withthe aid of an electric mixer 2.   We then measured 35g/350mlof unmixed powdered slurry and placed it on a sheet of paper to be mixed1.

   We placed the mud balanceapparatus in the plastic carrying caseTEST 1: PROCEDURE Readingswere gotten to be less than 8.3ppg with a significant difference of 0.1ppg Step4:Wethen adjusted the rider to 8.2 ppg, no lead shot was removed from the shot wellStep3:Wethen placed the lid over the cup chamber and wiped clean and dry with a softclothStep2:Wefilled the cup chamber to the brim with fresh waterStep1:     This is the first step of the experiment conducted inorder to ensure that no lack luster inaccuracies are being recorded when thetest is carried out. Also precautions are taken to prevent foreign residue fromdeterring the weight of the apparatus.CALIBRATION PROCEDURE    Acarrying case, a level bubble vial, rider, graduated arm, shotwell/counterweight, knife edge, base, the metal lid and the cup chamber.Partsinclude;     The four scale mud balance /slurryhydrometer or liquid density meter is set up in such a way that the weight ofthe cup chamber contents pivot on a v-shaped knife edge, supported by a well balanced base.

On which thelevel bubble is located which indicates the setup is at equilibrium on oppositeends the rider evens out the weight on the graduated arm to meet the weight ofthe shot well otherwise known as the counter weight, once the bubble iscentered in between the two bars readings can then be taken.    The two main vices used for this experimentinclude the electric mixer and the four scale mud balance.APPARATUS  ·     340- 1190   pound forceper square inch (psi/1000ft)·     49 – 179     pounds perfeet cube (lbs/ft3)·     0.79- 2.72  specificgravity (sp.gr)·     6.5 – 23.

0   pounds pergallon (ppg)The range of measurements on the mudbalance scale include: This experiment was conducted inorder to derive the approximate mass value of a mud slurry sample, with the aidof a mud balance i.e A four scale metal mud balance , by which readings invarious units could be taken from including; lb/gal, psi/1000ft and sp.gr tosay the least.INTRODUCTION     6.

  CONCLUSION………………………………………………….105.  DISCUSSION…………………………………………………..

.104.  RESULTS…………………………………………………………93.  PROCEDURE………………………………………………….

.62.  APPARATUS……………………………………………………51.

  INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..4CHAPTERS  LISTOF FIGURES ……………………………………………………4LISTOF TABLES ……………………………………………………..2ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………….2TITLEPAGE …………………………………………………………..1                                                                 PAGESCONTENTS OFREPORT            Table 1.0 LIST OF TABLES    This report gives a full detaileddemonstration of how the mass of a sample of a given mud slurry is determinedwith the aid of a mud balance.ABSTRACT GROUP: FMATRIC NUMBER: 15CN03283PRESENTED BY: OKOJIE JEFFREY THIS REPORT CONTAINS EVENTS WHICHTOOK PLACE ON; 19 – 01 – 2018  EXPERIMENT 1: DENSITY LABORATORY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING  CANAANLAND, OTACOVENANTUNIVERSITY