To: mad_as_he$$
The mud is not abrasive. It is a lubricant, but at near 10,000 psi it will abrade slowly. The trick is to balance the gas/oil pressure with a column of heavy mud down the bore before the BOP and casings loose their integrity.
150 posted on
05/26/2010 8:11:58 PM PDT by
DonnerT
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To: DonnerT
Sorry but under that kind of pressure it has abrasive qualities. Even the very fine stuff is somewhat abrasive. Think of adding it to a pressure washer and washing your car.
250 posted on
05/27/2010 5:06:33 AM PDT by
mad_as_he$$
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