A system and method to model and analyze the mixing energies of
high-yielding non-Newtonian fluids to prevent chemical lost circulation
is disclosed. Laboratory tests are performed under varying conditions
from which data on the mixing energies needed to optimize the use of
high-yielding non-Newtonian fluids to prevent lost circulation is
obtained. This data is then applied to a non-linear mathematical modeling
system that is capable of scaling the data to give a dimensionless value.
This value can be combined with historic information to predict optimal
flow rates and mixtures to prevent chemical lost circulation. This data
may be verified by means of simulation, lab testing, or application to a
full-size well.