Summary of the effect of solid lubricants on the rheology of drilling fluids.
| Lubricant | Rheological properties/compatibility |
|---|---|
| Slube29 | The increase of slube concentration has no obvious effect on PV and YP of drilling fluid |
| Ewax31 | The addition of Ewax has little effect on the AV, PV, and gel of the drilling fluid, but can slightly increase the YP of the system |
| Starch35 | Starch lubricant would cause a significant increase in PV, YP, and gel values of drilling fluid |
| Novel solid lubricant36 | Not mentioned |