Mud balance

Mud balance

A mud balance, also known as a mud scale is a device used to measure the density (weight) of drilling fluid,[1] cement[2] or any type of liquid.

The mud balance consists of a graduated beam with a bubble level and a weight slider along its length and a cup with a lid on one end. The cup is used to hold a fixed amount of fluid so it can be weighed.

References

  1. ^ Chilingar, George V.; Paul Vorabutr (1983). Drilling and drilling fluids. Elsevier. pp. 121 ff.. ISBN 9780444421777. 
  2. ^ Henn, Raymond W. (2003). AUA guidelines for backfilling and contact grouting of tunnels and shafts. ASCE Publications. pp. 214–215. ISBN 9780784406342. 



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