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In the drilling industry, almost every step requires drilling fluid. The drilling fluid’s properties have a significant impact on drilling efficiency and safety. The successful completion and cost of an oil well depend mainly on the drilling fluid’s performance. The physical and chemical properties of drilling fluid, such as its density and rheological properties, have a significant impact on the processing and control of well conditions. A high-viscosity drilling fluid is desirable to transport cuttings from downhole up to the surface and suspend weighting agents (such as barite). However, if the viscosity is too high, the friction is high, which may hinder the circulation of the mud, resulting in excessive pump pressure, reducing the drilling speed and hindering the solids removal equipment.