A useful slurry log connects fluid measurements to depth, formation, sample location and treatment history.

Core fields

Project, pile ID, diameter, depth, rig, date, groundwater, slurry level and current formation.

Fluid fields

Product/system, batch, density, Marsh, pH, sand, temperature, time, sample depth and stage: fresh, working or pre-concrete.

Treatment fields

Record product, quantity, treated volume, reason, value before treatment and value after treatment. “Polymer added” is not a reproducible record.

Loss and replacement

Track make-up volume or m³/h loss, desanding, partial replacement and full replacement. Record recovered/rejected/reused volumes for project economics.

Final construction record

Include final depth, cleanout method, bottom condition, final representative slurry sample and project QC status before concrete.

Trend value

Project-level data can reveal density growth, product consumption per pile, loss-prone formations and the real cost of support-fluid management.