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The MudCheckerApp is a conventional Windows
®
-based software application
based on the Microsoft .NET Core framework. The minimum hardware and
software requirements are:
• Minimum 1 GHz processor
• Minimum 8GB RAM
• Minimum Windows 7 (x64) Operating System
• Microsoft Office (minimum version 2020)
• 1 USB port – minimum USB 2.0
• Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime (x64 Architecture, Version 6.0.16)
The software is installed on the host PC using software installation files pro
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vided with the device. At least one USB port (minimum USB 2.0) is required
on the host PC to install the software as well as communicating with the
device. While the software can run on Windows 7, it is recommended to run
on Windows 10 or higher.
The software requires Microsoft Office (Office 365 or earlier) installed on the
host PC for reporting capabilities.
The software is comprised of several modules that automatically interact with
each other to share data; communicate with the hand-held device (via USB
port); analyze experimental data to calculate oil, water (and brine), and solids
fractions in Non-Aqueous Fluids (NAF); and for reporting and data analysis
purposes.
The device can be operated while connected to the software or in stand-
alone mode. In connected mode, the software allows the user to input key
information on the drilling fluid (inputs) and perform the measurement on the
fluid. Once testing is complete, the software automatically collects measured
data from the device, processes the data using sophisticated engineering
analyses, displays results, generates Microsoft Excel-based reports, and
archives test data and results for further analyses.
In stand-alone mode, the software communicates with the device to transmit
drilling fluid input data. Once the device is updated, it can be disconnected
from the host PC and perform measurements on the drilling fluid. Once test
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ing is completed and the device is plugged back into the host PC, test data
is automatically downloaded from the device and analyzed in the software.
Analysis results and Excel-based reports can then be generated from the
software.
Software
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