Total Amount of Solids Generated During Drilling
Total Amount of Solids Generated During Drilling Formula |
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| \( W_s \;=\; 350 \; S_c \; L \; ( 1 - n ) \; SG_c \) | ||
| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \( W_s \) = amount of solids generated | \(lbf\) | - |
| \( S_c \) = capacity of soil | \(bbl\;/\;ft\) | - |
| \( L \) = footage drilled | \(ft\) | - |
| \( n \) = porosity | \(dimensionless\) | - |
| \( SG_c \) = specific gravity of cuttings | \(dimensionless\) | - |
Tags: Drilling Drilling Mud