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Mud retort kit

A retort kit distills a known volume of mud to separate and measure the oil, water, and solids content. By heating the sample, liquids are vaporized and condensed into a graduated cylinder.

This test provides the exact Oil/Water Ratio (OWR) for oil-based muds and determines the percentage of low-gravity solids (drill solids) vs. high-gravity solids (barite), which is vital for solids control efficiency.

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