Thomas R. Sifferman
Abstract
One of the primary functions of drilling mud is to remove the cuttings from the bottom of the hole as the well is drilled. This paper reviews methods for estimating an acceptable minimum annular velocity to remove these cuttings.
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One of the primary functions of drilling mud is to remove the cuttings from the bottom of the hole as the well is drilled. This paper reviews methods for estimating an acceptable minimum annular velocity to remove these cuttings.
Key concepts: Drilling fluid, Petroleum engineering, Cutting, Drilling, Well drilling, Engineering, Geology, Directional drilling