The most crucial factor existing today in the fight against blowouts is early detection. If the driller is to take positive, meaningful steps to prevent an impending blowout, accurate data must be at his disposal while the kick is still in its initial stages.

Necessary on rigs is timely and accurate mud information. NOV M/D Totco's Mud Monitoring Systems provide that timely and accurate information with unparalleled stability.

• Accurately detect mud volume deviations instantly
• Immediate and continuous display of relative mud flow return
• Measure density and temperature of mud before going in the hole