Table 2. Drilling Fluid Formulation of WBM.
| material | amount (g) | function |
|---|---|---|
| water | 290 | base fluid |
| defoamer | 0.08 | anti-foam agent |
| XC-polymer | 1.5 | viscosity control |
| bentonite | 4 | viscosity control |
| starch | 6 | fluid loss control |
| KCl | 20 | clay stabilizer |
| KOH | 0.3 | pH control |
| CaCO3 | 5 | bridging material |
| barite | 200 | mud density |