academic basics. It also sums up the experience of handling unconventional and unforeseenÂ
problems related with well-bore instability with the right composition of mud to facilitate correctÂ
properties in drilling fluid design, and thus minimize/eliminate non-productive time. If the book isÂ
able to fulfil any / all of these objectives, then the purpose of writing the book is served. It aims toÂ
reach out to petroleum engineering students and those mud engineers who have just begun theirÂ
career in oil field, with many questions wandering in their minds, and aims to answer them in aÂ
manner that makes sense to their limited exposure with the least technical jargon but yet,Â
effectively quench their thirst of inquisitiveness. For the professionals who aspire to climb theÂ
ladders of success to reach the corporate jungle, the book cautions them that what appears costlyÂ
superficially need not be always costly and thus spend enough money to have a right team ofÂ
professionals surrounding them and not the guys who will always agree to them for the fear of lossÂ
of their job."
 "Dr. Milap, born to a teacher, has inherited the basic traits of learningÂ
and sharing as a legacy. Te book is an outcome of these values. HavingÂ
spent 37 years and encountered several situations which warranted anÂ
innovative approach towards arriving at solutions, the author has amalgamated his passion of subject and strong desire to give back to mudÂ
engineering fraternity whatever he learnt.Â
Te ability of Dr. Milap to adapt and deliver solutions is boosted by hisÂ
diversity in exposure to all major types of drilling environment as wellÂ
as drilling ïŽuid systems. A widely travelled professional who has the distinction of working with all types of nationalities without any conïŽict,Â
is a testimony of the maturity as well as ïŽexibility in personality.Â
A sport-lover by nature and a marathon runner, has always drawn inspiration to do its bit for the under-privileged sections of the society byÂ
raising funds in conjunction with NGOs.Â
Tis is an initiative of the frm M/S Knnamp Enterprise, owned andÂ
managed by author to provide consultancy services in drilling ïŽuidsÂ
engineering discipline of oil/gas drilling. Te book represents the spiritÂ
of sharing, learning and growing together."