Determine Hole Cleaning

Requirement in Deviated
Wells
SPE Paper 23884 & 27486

Hole Cleaning Key Factor

Flow rate Critical Flow Rate (CFR)
Flow rate is key parameter compare
to others variable in deviated well
Mathematical model for CFR
validated with experimental & field
testing

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Variables of Hole Cleaning

(Controllable)
Mud Flow Rate
Mud rheology
ROP
Mud flow regime
Mud weight
Hole angle
Hole size
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Variables of Hole Cleaning

(Uncontrollable):
Drillpipe Eccentricity
Cuttings Density
Cutting size

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Force Analysis

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Flow Patterns

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CFR 8-1/2 hole

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Determine Hole Cleaning

Requirement in Deviated
Wells
Using Hole Cleaning Chart

Variables of Hole Cleaning

(Controllable)
Mud Flow Rate
Mud rheology
ROP
Mud flow regime
Mud weight
Hole angle
Hole size
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Formula
TI = RF x AF x MW
TI = Transport Index
RF = Rheology Factor
AF = Angle Factor
MW = Mud Weight (sg)

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Angle Factors

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RF & GPM 17-1/2 hole

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RF & GPM 12-1/4 hole

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RF & GPM 8-1/2 hole

470

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Correction for wash-out hole

CFR (wash out) = Corr. Factor x CFR (gauge)

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Effect of Flow Regime

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Example
SBK P3E: 8-1/2 hole, MW 10 ppg(sg 1.2),
angle 45 deg, PV = 15, YP = 20, ROP =
30m/hr. CFR??
Answer:
AF = 1.18 ; RF = 0.95
TI = 0.95 x 1.18 x 1.2 = 1.345
CFR = 495 GPM.
If wash out to 9: CFR = 1.12x470 = 526
GPM
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