RheoSense: Precision in Every Drop

Pål Erik Johannessen
Feb 10
2 min read

Online & Real-Time Drilling Fluid Analysis

In modern drilling operations, decisions are only as good as the data behind them. As wells become more complex and margins tighten, relying on periodic manual mud checks is no longer enough.

RheoSense from Intelligent Mud Solutions delivers continuous, autonomous, and real-time drilling fluid analysis directly where it matters.

From Manual Checks to Continuous Insight

Traditional drilling fluid measurements provide snapshots in time. Between samples, critical changes in rheology, density, or flow behaviour can go unnoticed, introducing risk to wellbore stability, ECD management, and overall drilling performance.

RheoSense changes this paradigm.

Installed directly interfaced to the active mud system, RheoSense performs online, real-time analysis of drilling fluids, providing continuous visibility into fluid behaviour during circulation, static periods, and operational transitions.

Proven Reliability in the Field

RheoSense is not an experimental concept; it is a field-proven system with an extensive operational track record:

>99.6% uptime, documented across demanding offshore and onshore environments
123,000+ operational hours, delivering consistent and trusted data
Designed for long-term deployment with minimal intervention

This reliability ensures that drilling teams can depend on real-time data throughout the entire well lifecycle.

Autonomous by Design

Safety and efficiency go hand in hand. RheoSense operates as a fully autonomous system, eliminating the need for frequent manual sampling and reducing personnel exposure in hazardous areas.

Key benefits include:

Hands-free operation
Reduced manual handling and human error
Continuous monitoring without disrupting drilling operations

By automating fluid measurements, RheoSense supports safer workflows while improving data quality.

True Real-Time Data – Every 5 Seconds

RheoSense delivers updated measurements every 5 seconds, enabling true trend-based analysis rather than delayed reporting. This high-frequency data stream allows drilling and fluids teams to:

Detect changes in fluid behaviour immediately
Respond faster to anomalies and instability
Make informed decisions based on live trends, not historical averages

Real-time insight means faster reaction time and better control.

Enabling Smarter Decisions, Faster

With continuous, high-quality data, RheoSense supports:

Improved ECD management
Better hole cleaning awareness
Reduced non-productive time (NPT)
Lower operational risk and OPEX

When integrated with IMS cloud-based tools, RheoSense data can be accessed remotely, trended over time, and used for advanced diagnostics, bringing drilling fluid intelligence beyond the rig site.

Precision in Every Drop

RheoSense represents a step-change in how drilling fluids are measured, understood, and managed. By replacing intermittent manual checks with autonomous, real-time analysis, IMS helps operators drill safer, smarter, and more efficiently.