本标准规定了钻井液材料和钻井液物理、化学和性能特性的实验室测试程序。适用于水基钻井和非水基钻井 液体，以及基础或“补充”液体。本手册不适用于钻井液控制程序的详细手册。提出了关于搅拌和测试温度的建议，因为搅拌历史和温度对钻井液性质有着深远的影响。

This standard provides procedures for the laboratory testing of both drilling fluid materials and drilling fluid physical, chemical and performance properties. It is applicable to both water-based and non-aqueous drilling fluids, as well as the base or "make-up" fluid.It is not applicable as a detailed manual on drilling fluid control procedures. Recommendations regarding agitation and testing temperature are presented because the agitation history and temperature have a profound effect on drilling fluid properties.