US Patent 10385636 Real time mud monitoring

The invention provides a system for real time mud monitoring. The system is distinctive in that it comprises means for real time continuous or frequent measurement of a diversity of mud parameters of the mud being pumped into the well, said parameters at least comprising mud weight/density and viscosity, a skid where the means for measurements are arranged, said means are connected in real time to a mud process for measurements and to a data collection and analysis system connected in real time and interfaced to a mud engineer. Related method and use.