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==Purpose of fluids==
==Purpose of fluids==
An essential element of drilling a well is the drilling fluid or mud. Drilling fluids serve a number of functions:
An essential element of [[drilling a well]] is the drilling fluid or mud. Drilling fluids serve a number of functions:
* Removal of cuttings from the bottom of the hole
* Removal of cuttings from the bottom of the hole