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Use 266 drilling engineering petroleum engineering calculators with formulas, units, default values, and source references.

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Accumulator Bottles Required for BOP Function Volume

Nbottles=⌈VrequiredVusable,bottle⌉N_{bottles}=\left\lceil\frac{V_{required}}{V_{usable,bottle}}\right\rceil
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Accumulator Nitrogen Gas Volume from Boyle Law

VN2=PpreVbottlePsystemV_{N2}=\frac{P_{pre}V_{bottle}}{P_{system}}
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Actual Gas Migration Rate from Casing Pressure Increase

RGM=(Pcsg2−Pcsg1)/Δt0.052MWRGM=\frac{(P_{csg2}-P_{csg1})/\Delta t}{0.052MW}
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Additional Mud Returned by Slug

Vadd=(WsWm−1)VsV_{add}=\left(\frac{W_s}{W_m}-1\right)V_s
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Annular Capacity - bbl/ft

ACbbl=Dh2−Dp21029.4AC_{bbl}=\frac{D_h^2-D_p^2}{1029.4}
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Annular Capacity - gal/ft

ACgal=Dh2−Dp224.51AC_{gal}=\frac{D_h^2-D_p^2}{24.51}
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Annular Capacity Between Casing and Multiple Strings of Tubing

Ca=Di2−(T12+T22)1029.4C_a=\frac{D_i^2-(T_1^2+T_2^2)}{1029.4}
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Annular Cement Volume for Casing Section

Vcem=CannLcemV_{cem}=C_{ann}L_{cem}
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Annular Spacer Volume for Casing Job

Vspacer=CannLspacerV_{spacer}=C_{ann}L_{spacer}
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Annular Velocity from Pump Output

AV=24.5QDh2−Dp2AV = \frac{24.5Q}{D_h^2 - D_p^2}
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Annular Volume Capacity of Pipe

Va=0.7854(Dh2−Do2)L808.5V_a=\frac{0.7854(D_h^2-D_o^2)L}{808.5}
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API Water Loss from Seven-and-a-Half Minute Filtrate

V30=2Va−VspV_{30}=2V_a-V_{sp}
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Apparent Viscosity from 600 RPM Reading

AV=θ6002AV=\frac{\theta_{600}}{2}
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Area Below the Casing Shoe

A=0.7854Dc2A=0.7854D_c^2
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Average Angle Survey Displacements

ΔN=ΔMDsin⁡(I1+I22)cos⁡(A1+A22)\Delta N=\Delta MD\sin\left(\frac{I_1+I_2}{2}\right)\cos\left(\frac{A_1+A_2}{2}\right)
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Balanced Cement Plug Length Before Pipe Withdrawal

Lpre=NYCannE+CpipeL_{pre}=\frac{NY}{C_{ann}E+C_{pipe}}
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Balanced Tangential Survey Displacements

ΔN=ΔMD2(sin⁡I1cos⁡A1+sin⁡I2cos⁡A2)\Delta N=\frac{\Delta MD}{2}(\sin I_1\cos A_1+\sin I_2\cos A_2)
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Bit Nozzle Impact Force

IF=MWVnQ1930IF=\frac{MWV_nQ}{1930}
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Bit Nozzle Jet Velocity

Vn=417.2QN12+N22+N32V_n = \frac{417.2 Q}{N_1^2 + N_2^2 + N_3^2}
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Bit Nozzle Pressure Loss

Pb=156.5Q2MW(N12+N22+N32)2P_b = \frac{156.5Q^2MW}{(N_1^2+N_2^2+N_3^2)^2}
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Bit Run Drilling Cost per Foot

CT=B+CR(t+T)FC_T=\frac{B+C_R(t+T)}{F}
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Bit-to-Surface Lag Time from Annular Volume

tlag=VAVPO⋅SPMt_{lag}=\frac{V_{AV}}{PO\cdot SPM}
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Borehole Torsion by Cylindrical Helical Method

t=kh(1+2kv2k2)sin⁡(aπ180)cos⁡(aπ180)t=k_h\left(1+\frac{2k_v^2}{k^2}\right)\sin\left(\frac{a\pi}{180}\right)\cos\left(\frac{a\pi}{180}\right)
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Bottomhole Assembly Length for Desired Weight on Bit

L=WbfWdBFL=\frac{W_bf}{W_dBF}
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Breakover Point Between Stripping and Snubbing

Lds=Ldc+LbpL_{ds}=L_{dc}+L_{bp}
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Brine Fluid Density to Mix for Temperature Correction

ρmix=ρavg+(Tavg−Tsurface)WL\rho_{mix}=\rho_{avg}+(T_{avg}-T_{surface})WL
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Build or Drop Rate from Inclination Change

BUR=(I2−I1)100ΔMDBUR=\frac{(I_2-I_1)100}{\Delta MD}
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Build Rate Component from Dogleg Severity and Toolface

BUR=DLSreqcos⁡(TF)BUR=DLS_{req}\cos(TF)
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Build Section Measured Depth from Build Rate

ΔMD=I2−I1BUR/100\Delta MD=\frac{I_2-I_1}{BUR/100}
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Bullhead Pump Speed to Exceed Gas Migration

SPMbh=(RGM/60)CtbgPOSPM_{bh}=\frac{(RGM/60)C_{tbg}}{PO}
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Bullheading Formation Fracture Pressure from Gradient

Pfrac=GfracTVDperfP_{frac}=G_{frac}TVD_{perf}
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Bullheading Initial Average Fluid Density

ρinit=Ph,init0.052TVDperf\rho_{init}=\frac{P_{h,init}}{0.052TVD_{perf}}
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Bullheading Initial Hydrostatic Pressure from Formation Pressure

Ph,init=Pform−SITPP_{h,init}=P_{form}-SITP
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Bullheading Maximum Final Surface Pressure

Psurf,final,max=Pfrac−KFW 0.052TVDperfP_{surf,final,max}=P_{frac}-KFW\,0.052TVD_{perf}
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Bullheading Maximum Initial Surface Pressure

Psurf,init,max=Pfrac−Ph,initP_{surf,init,max}=P_{frac}-P_{h,init}
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Bullheading Volume to Perforations

Vbh=Vlines+Vsurface→EOT+VEOT→top+Vtop→bottomV_{bh}=V_{lines}+V_{surface\to EOT}+V_{EOT\to top}+V_{top\to bottom}
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Casing Displacement Volume to Float Collar

Vdisp=CcsgLfcV_{disp}=C_{csg}L_{fc}
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Casing Pressure After Subsea Start-Up

Pstart=SICP−PclP_{start}=SICP-P_{cl}
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Casing Pressure Increase from Stripping Into Influx

P=H(G−Gi)P=H(G-G_i)
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Casing Pressure Increase Rate from Gas Migration

Pinc=RGM MWGP_{inc}=RGM\,MWG
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Cement Height in Annulus from Slurry Volume

hann=Vslurry−VcsgCannEh_{ann}=\frac{V_{slurry}-V_{csg}}{C_{ann}E}
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Cement Plug Landing Differential Pressure

Pland=Pann−PintP_{land}=P_{ann}-P_{int}
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Cement Plug Landing Upward Force

Fup=AcsgPlandF_{up}=A_{csg}P_{land}
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Cement Plug Sacks Required for Planned Length

Nplug=LplugChEYN_{plug}=\frac{L_{plug}C_hE}{Y}
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Cement Plug Slurry Volume from Sacks

Vslurry=NYV_{slurry}=NY
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Cement Remaining in Casing Above Cementing Tool

Vcsg=(Dset−Dtool)CcsgV_{csg}=(D_{set}-D_{tool})C_{csg}
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Cement Sacks Required from Slurry Volume

N=VcYN=\frac{V_c}{Y}
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Cement Slurry Hydrostatic Pressure at Depth

Ph=GcemDP_h=G_{cem}D
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Cement Slurry Pressure Gradient from Density

Gcem=0.05195ρcemG_{cem}=0.05195\rho_{cem}
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Cement Slurry Yield from Slurry Volume

Y=Vs7.48Y=\frac{V_s}{7.48}
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Centrifuge Mud Processing Evaluation

QU=QM(MW−PO)−QW(PO−PW)PU−POQ_U=\frac{Q_M(MW-P_O)-Q_W(P_O-P_W)}{P_U-P_O}
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Closed-Ended Pipe Buoyed Weight with No Fluid Inside

Wbuoyed,closed=Wair−OD2FW24.5W_{buoyed,closed}=W_{air}-\frac{OD^2FW}{24.5}
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Closure Distance and Direction

CD=N2+E2CD=\sqrt{N^2+E^2}
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Combined Solubility of Hydrocarbon Gas, CO2, and H2S in a Mud Component

rs,c=fhrsh+fCO2rsCO2+fH2SrsH2Sr_{s,c}=f_hr_{sh}+f_{CO_2}r_{sCO_2}+f_{H_2S}r_{sH_2S}
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Constant Bottomhole Pressure Bleed Volume for Rising Gas

Vbleed=ΔPstepCaGV_{bleed}=\frac{\Delta P_{step}C_a}{G}
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Control Drilling Maximum Drilling Rate

MDR=67(MWo−MWi)qDh2MDR=67(MW_o-MW_i)\frac{q}{D_h^2}
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Coring Operation Ton Miles

Tc=2(T4−T3)T_c=2(T_4-T_3)
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Critical Flow Rate for Flow Regime Change

Qc=2.448VcDi2Q_c=2.448V_cD_i^2
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Crown Block Capacity

Rc=(H1+S)(n+2)nR_c=\frac{(H_1+S)(n+2)}{n}
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Curvature Radius for a Borehole

R=180C3.1415kR=\frac{180C}{3.1415k}
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Cuttings Carrying Capacity Index

CCI=MW AV Keff400000CCI=\frac{MW\,AV\,K_{eff}}{400000}
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Cuttings Net Rise Velocity

Vnet=AV−VsV_{net}=AV-V_s
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Cuttings Slip Velocity

Vs=0.45PVMWDcut(36800Dcut(DenP/MW−1)(PV/(MWDcut))2+1−1)V_s=0.45\frac{PV}{MWD_{cut}}\left(\sqrt{\frac{36800D_{cut}(DenP/MW-1)}{(PV/(MWD_{cut}))^2}+1}-1\right)
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Cuttings Volume Generated per Foot Drilled

Vc=Dh2(1−ϕ)1029.4V_c=\frac{D_h^2(1-\phi)}{1029.4}
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D-Exponent from Drilling Parameters

d=log⁡[R/(60N)]log⁡[12Wk/(1000Db)]d=\frac{\log[R/(60N)]}{\log[12W_k/(1000D_b)]}
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Depth of a Washout - Method 1

Dw=NsPoCpD_w=\frac{N_sP_o}{C_p}
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Depth of a Washout - Method 2

Dw=NsPoCp+CaD_w=\frac{N_sP_o}{C_p+C_a}
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Detailed Drilling Cost per Foot

Cd=Cb+Cto+Cm+(Td+Tt+Tc)(Cr+Cs+Ctr)FTdC_d=\frac{C_b+C_{to}+C_m+(T_d+T_t+T_c)(C_r+C_s+C_{tr})}{FT_d}
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Difference in Pressure Gradient Between Cement and Mud

PG=(Wc−Wm)0.052PG = (W_c - W_m)0.052
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Differential Hydrostatic Pressure Between Cement Annulus and Mud in Casing

Pd=Pa−PcP_d=P_a-P_c
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Dilution Volume to Maintain Circulating Low-Gravity Solids

Vwm=VmFl−FoFl−FaV_{wm}=V_m\frac{F_l-F_o}{F_l-F_a}
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Directional Curvature for a Deviated Well

DC=Δϕ100ΔLDC = \Delta\phi\frac{100}{\Delta L}
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Displacement Strokes to Bump Cement Plug

Nstk=VdispPON_{stk}=\frac{V_{disp}}{PO}
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Dogleg Angle - Minimum Curvature Method

β=cos⁡−1[cos⁡I1cos⁡I2+sin⁡I1sin⁡I2cos⁡(A2−A1)]\beta=\cos^{-1}[\cos I_1\cos I_2+\sin I_1\sin I_2\cos(A_2-A_1)]
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Dogleg Severity - Minimum Curvature Method

DLS=βdeg100ΔMDDLS=\frac{\beta_{deg}100}{\Delta MD}
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Drill Pipe or Drill Collar Capacity

C=ID21029.4C=\frac{ID^2}{1029.4}
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Drill Pipe or Drill Collar Displacement and Weight

Disp=OD2−ID21029.4Disp=\frac{OD^2-ID^2}{1029.4}
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Drill String Volume

B=ID21029.4PLB = \frac{ID^2}{1029.4}PL
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Drill-Rate Model Penetration Rate

R=K(Wdb)aWNaNR=K\left(\frac{W}{d_b}\right)^{a_W}N^{a_N}
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Drilled Gas Entry Rate

qgsc=db2RϕSgp310zTq_{gsc}=\frac{d_b^2R\phi S_gp}{310zT}
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Drilling and Connection Ton Miles

TD=3(T2−T1)T_D=3(T_2-T_1)
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Drilling Mud Density - Solid Content Analysis of Drilling Muds

ρm=ρwfw+ρlgflg+ρBfB+ρofo\rho_m=\rho_wf_w+\rho_{lg}f_{lg}+\rho_Bf_B+\rho_of_o
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Drillstring Buoyancy Factor from Mud Weight

BF=65.5−MW65.5BF=\frac{65.5-MW}{65.5}
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Dry Pipe Pulled Before Fill-Up for Pressure Drop

Ldry=ΔP(Cann+Cdp)0.052MWDdpL_{dry}=\frac{\Delta P(C_{ann}+C_{dp})}{0.052MWD_{dp}}
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Duplex Pump Output per Stroke

PO=0.000162S(2Dl2−dr2)PO=0.000162S(2D_l^2-d_r^2)
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Duplex Pump Output Rate with Volumetric Efficiency

Qgpm=0.000162S(2Dl2−dr2)EvSPM⋅42Q_{gpm}=0.000162S(2D_l^2-d_r^2)E_vSPM\cdot42
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Effective Drillstring Weight During Drilling

wo=ws(1−ρoρs)w_o=w_s\left(1-\frac{\rho_o}{\rho_s}\right)
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Efficiency of Block and Tackle System

Ebt=FhvtFfvfE_{bt}=\frac{F_hv_t}{F_fv_f}
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EOU Clearance Distance for Wellbore Collision Avoidance

Eclear=CC−(Rref+Roff)E_{clear}=C_C-(R_{ref}+R_{off})
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Equivalent Circulating Density

ECD=MW+ΔPa0.052TVDECD = MW + \frac{\Delta P_a}{0.052TVD}
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Equivalent Mud Weight from Surface Pressure

EMW=Psurf0.052TVD+MWEMW=\frac{P_{surf}}{0.052TVD}+MW
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Filtration Rate for API Fluid Loss Measurement

dVfdt=kAΔPμhmc\frac{dV_f}{dt}=\frac{kA\Delta P}{\mu h_{mc}}
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Filtration Volume with Spurt Loss

Vf=Vsp+Vf2−Vf1t2−t1tV_f=V_{sp}+\frac{V_{f2}-V_{f1}}{\sqrt{t_2}-\sqrt{t_1}}\sqrt{t}
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Final Circulating Pressure

FCP=SCRPKWMOMWFCP=SCRP\frac{KWM}{OMW}
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Formation Integrity Test Pressure

PFIT=(FIT−MW)0.052TVDP_{FIT}=(FIT-MW)0.052TVD
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Gas Mud Ratio from Drilled Gas

rm=db2RϕSgp310zTqmr_m=\frac{d_b^2R\phi S_gp}{310zTq_m}
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Gas Portion Entry Rate from Rock Removal

qg=qrϕSgq_g=q_r\phi S_g
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Gas Solubility in a Mud System

rsm=forso+fwrsw+ferser_{sm}=f_or_{so}+f_wr_{sw}+f_er_{se}
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Height Gain from Stripping Into Influx

H=LstrippedCdp+DdpCaH=L_{stripped}\frac{C_{dp}+D_{dp}}{C_a}
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Horizontal Section Inclination from Bed Dip and Thickness

Ih=90∘−dip−sin⁡−1(hresLh)I_h=90^\circ-dip-\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{h_{res}}{L_h}\right)
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Horizontal Wellbore Center-to-Center Separation

Sh=ΔN2+ΔE2S_h=\sqrt{\Delta N^2+\Delta E^2}
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Hydraulic Force from Pressure and Diameter

F=PD2(0.7854)F=PD^2(0.7854)
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Hydraulic Horsepower at Bit

HHP=PsQ1714HHP = \frac{P_s Q}{1714}
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Hydraulic Horsepower per Unit Bit Area

HHPba=QPb1.271714B2HHP_{ba} = \frac{QP_b1.27}{1714B^2}
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Hydrocyclone Solids Removal Evaluation

MS=19530SFhcVTMS=19530SF_{hc}\frac{V}{T}
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Hydromechanical Specific Energy

HMSE=WOBAb+120(3.142)NT+1154ηPbQAbROPHMSE=\frac{WOB}{A_b}+\frac{120(3.142)NT+1154\eta P_bQ}{A_bROP}
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Hydrostatic Pressure Decrease Due to Gas-Cut Mud

Ploss=MGCVP_{loss}=\frac{MG}{C}V
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Hydrostatic Pressure Drop per Foot Pulling Dry Pipe

ΔPdry/ft=0.052MWDdpCann+Cdp\Delta P_{dry/ft}=\frac{0.052MWD_{dp}}{C_{ann}+C_{dp}}
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Hydrostatic Pressure Drop per Foot Pulling Wet Pipe

ΔPwet/ft=0.052MWCdp+DdpCann\Delta P_{wet/ft}=0.052MW\frac{C_{dp}+D_{dp}}{C_{ann}}
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Hydrostatic Pressure from Mud Weight

HP=0.052MW⋅TVDHP = 0.052 MW \cdot TVD
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Hydrostatic Pressure in Annulus Due to Slug

P=VaVs(Ws−Wm)0.052P=V_aV_s(W_s-W_m)0.052
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Impact Force per Unit Bit Area

IFa=MWVnQ1.271930B2IF_a = \frac{MWV_nQ1.27}{1930B^2}
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Increase Mud Density by Barite

B=1470W2−W135−W2B=1470\frac{W_2-W_1}{35-W_2}
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Increase Mud Density by Calcium Carbonate

B=945W2−W122.5−W2B=945\frac{W_2-W_1}{22.5-W_2}
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Increase Mud Density by Hematite

B=1680W2−W140−W2B=1680\frac{W_2-W_1}{40-W_2}
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Increase Volume by Barite

V=100W2−W135−W2V=100\frac{W_2-W_1}{35-W_2}
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Increase Volume by Calcium Carbonate

V=100W2−W122.5−W2V=100\frac{W_2-W_1}{22.5-W_2}
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Increase Volume by Hematite

V=100W2−W140−W2V=100\frac{W_2-W_1}{40-W_2}
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Initial Circulating Pressure

ICP=SCRP+SIDPPICP=SCRP+SIDPP
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Initial Volume Required with Barite

Vi=Vf35−W235−W1V_i=V_f\frac{35-W_2}{35-W_1}
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Initial Volume Required with Calcium Carbonate

Vi=Vf22.5−W222.5−W1V_i=V_f\frac{22.5-W_2}{22.5-W_1}
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Initial Volume Required with Hematite

Vi=Vf40−W240−W1V_i=V_f\frac{40-W_2}{40-W_1}
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Internal Hydrostatic Pressure While Landing Cement Plug

Pint=0.05195(ρcemLshoe+ρdispLdisp)P_{int}=0.05195(\rho_{cem}L_{shoe}+\rho_{disp}L_{disp})
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Kick Analysis - Formation Pressure With Well Shut-In

Pfp=SIDPP+MW⋅0.052⋅hP_{fp} = SIDPP + MW\cdot0.052\cdot h
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Kick Analysis - Height of Influx

hi=PGACh_i = \frac{PG}{AC}
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Kick Analysis - Influx Density

I=MW−SICP−SIDPPhi⋅0.052I = MW - \frac{SICP - SIDPP}{h_i\cdot0.052}
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Kick Analysis - Maximum Pit Gain From Gas Kick

MPG=4PVCKWMMPG = 4\sqrt{\frac{PVC}{KWM}}
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Kick Analysis - Shut-In Drill Pipe Pressure

SIDPP=Pfp−MW⋅0.052⋅hSIDPP = P_{fp} - MW\cdot0.052\cdot h
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Kick Tolerance Bottomhole Gas Volume

KT=min⁡(Vinitial,Vbottom,shoe)KT=\min(V_{initial},V_{bottom,shoe})
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Kickoff Point from Target TVD and Build Sections

KOP=TVDtarget−ΔTVDbuild1−ΔTVDtangent−ΔTVDbuild2KOP=TVD_{target}-\Delta TVD_{build1}-\Delta TVD_{tangent}-\Delta TVD_{build2}
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Kill Weight Mud Determination - Moore Equation

KWM=SIDPP0.052TVD+OMWKWM=\frac{SIDPP}{0.052TVD}+OMW
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Lateral Load Imposed on a Casing Centralizer

FL,+=mWLsin⁡θ+2Tsin⁡δF_{L,+}=mWL\sin\theta+2T\sin\delta
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Lateral Load Imposed on a Casing Centralizer with a Dogleg

FL,+=mWLsin⁡θ+2Tsin⁡δF_{L,+}=mWL\sin\theta+2T\sin\delta
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Lead Cement Sacks Required in Annulus

Nf=hcACEY1N_f=\frac{h_cACE}{Y_1}
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Level Drop After Pumping a Slug

Ldrop=(Ws/Wm−1)VsCdpL_{drop}=\frac{(W_s/W_m-1)V_s}{C_{dp}}
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Linear Annular Capacity of Pipe

Co=0.7854(Dh2−Do2)808.5C_o=\frac{0.7854(D_h^2-D_o^2)}{808.5}
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Linear Pipe Capacity

Ci=0.7854Di2808.5C_i=\frac{0.7854D_i^2}{808.5}
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Load to Break Cement Bond

F=0.969ScdHF=0.969S_cdH
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Maximum Allowable Annular Surface Pressure from Shoe EMW

MAASP=(MWmax−MW)0.052TVDshoeMAASP=(MW_{max}-MW)0.052TVD_{shoe}
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Maximum Allowable Mud Weight From Leak-Off Pressure

MWmax=MW+Pl0.052TVDMW_{max} = MW + \frac{P_l}{0.052TVD}
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Maximum Allowable Surface Pressure Governed by Casing Burst

MASP=PbcS−(Wu−Wo)0.052HMASP = P_{bc}S - (W_u - W_o)0.052H
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Maximum Drilling Rate for Larger Holes

MDR=67(MWo−MWi)qcDh2MDR = \frac{67(MW_o - MW_i)q_c}{D_h^2}
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Maximum Equivalent Derrick Load

Fde=(n+4n)FhF_{de}=\left(\frac{n+4}{n}\right)F_h
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Maximum Length of Drillpipe for a Specific Bottomhole Assembly

Lm=[(Tf)−MOP−Wb]BFWdL_m=\frac{[(Tf)-MOP-W_b]BF}{W_d}
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Maximum Recommended Low-Gravity Solids

LGS=200[SF100−0.3125(MW8.33−1)]LGS=200\left[\frac{SF}{100}-0.3125\left(\frac{MW}{8.33}-1\right)\right]
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Maximum Recommended Solids Fraction in Drilling Fluid

SF=2.917MW−14.17SF=2.917MW-14.17
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Maximum Slanted Well Length in Reservoir Thickness

L=hcos⁡(απ/180)L=\frac{h}{\cos(\alpha\pi/180)}
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Maximum Surface Pressure From Gas Kick in Water-Based Mud

MSP=0.2PVKWMCMSP=0.2\sqrt{\frac{PVKWM}{C}}
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Maximum Weight on Bit

WOB=LdWdBFcos⁡(απ/180)SFWOB=\frac{L_dW_dBF\cos(\alpha\pi/180)}{SF}
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Mechanical Specific Energy

MSE=WOBAb+120πNTAbROPMSE=\frac{WOB}{A_b}+\frac{120\pi NT}{A_bROP}
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Minimum Allowable Separation Distance from Separation Factor

MASD=SFmin(Rref+Roff)MASD=SF_{min}(R_{ref}+R_{off})
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Minimum Curvature Ratio Factor

RF=2βtan⁡(β2)RF=\frac{2}{\beta}\tan\left(\frac{\beta}{2}\right)
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Minimum Curvature Survey Displacements

ΔN=ΔMD2(sin⁡I1cos⁡A1+sin⁡I2cos⁡A2)RF\Delta N=\frac{\Delta MD}{2}(\sin I_1\cos A_1+\sin I_2\cos A_2)RF
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Minimum Surface Pressure Before Stripping

Pmin=WcLstandDc2(0.7854)P_{min}=\frac{W_cL_{stand}}{D_c^2(0.7854)}
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Mud Pressure Gradient from Mud Weight

MWG=0.052MWMWG=0.052MW
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Mud Volume Required to Spot Balanced Cement Plug

Vspot=(Dpipe−Lplug)Cpipe−VspacerV_{spot}=(D_{pipe}-L_{plug})C_{pipe}-V_{spacer}
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Mud Weight Increase Required to Balance Pressure

Wm=FA(0.052)LcW_m=\frac{F}{A(0.052)L_c}
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Mud Weight Reduction by Dilution

Vr=VmW1−W2W2−DwV_r = V_m\frac{W_1 - W_2}{W_2 - D_w}
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New MAASP After Kill Mud Weight

MAASPkill=(MWmax−KMW)0.052TVDshoeMAASP_{kill}=(MW_{max}-KMW)0.052TVD_{shoe}
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New Pump Circulating Pressure

Pc=Pp(qnqo)2P_c=P_p\left(\frac{q_n}{q_o}\right)^2
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New Pump Circulating Pressure - Square Law

Pnew=Pcurrent(NnewNold)2P_{new}=P_{current}\left(\frac{N_{new}}{N_{old}}\right)^2
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New Pump Circulating Pressure with Friction Exponent

Pnew=Pcurrent(QnewQold)nP_{new}=P_{current}\left(\frac{Q_{new}}{Q_{old}}\right)^n
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New Pump Pressure with Mud Weight Change

Pnew=PcurrentMWnewMWoldP_{new}=P_{current}\frac{MW_{new}}{MW_{old}}
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Nozzle Area from Three Jet Sizes

Na=N12+N22+N321303.8N_a=\frac{N_1^2+N_2^2+N_3^2}{1303.8}
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Open-Ended Displacement Volume of Pipe

Vo=0.7854(Do2−Di2)L808.5V_o=\frac{0.7854(D_o^2-D_i^2)L}{808.5}
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Open-Ended Pipe Buoyed Weight

Wbuoyed,open=WairBFW_{buoyed,open}=W_{air}BF
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Optimal Solids Removal Efficiency

ηrs=1−1−Vs1−Vs+Vc/Vs\eta_{rs}=1-\frac{1-V_s}{1-V_s+V_c/V_s}
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Overall Diesel-to-Mud-Pump Efficiency

ηo=ηeηlηmηv\eta_o=\eta_e\eta_l\eta_m\eta_v
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Overall Power System Efficiency

Ei=PQiE_i=\frac{P}{Q_i}
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Percentage Pressure Loss at Bit

Ppsib=100PbPsP_{psib} = \frac{100P_b}{P_s}
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Plastic Viscosity from 600 and 300 RPM Readings

PV=θ600−θ300PV=\theta_{600}-\theta_{300}
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Pore Pressure Gradient - Rehm and McClendon

gp=0.398log⁡10(dcn−dco)+0.86g_p=0.398\log_{10}(d_{cn}-d_{co})+0.86
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Pore Pressure Gradient - Zamora

gp=gndcndcog_p=g_n\frac{d_{cn}}{d_{co}}
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Power Law Consistency Index from 300 RPM Reading

Keff=5111−nθ300K_{eff}=511^{1-n}\theta_{300}
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Power Law Flow Behavior Index from Rheometer Readings

n=3.322log⁡10(θ600θ300)n=3.322\log_{10}\left(\frac{\theta_{600}}{\theta_{300}}\right)
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Pressure by Each Barrel of Mud in Casing

Pbbl=1029.4⋅0.052MWDh2−Dp2P_{bbl}=1029.4\cdot0.052\frac{MW}{D_h^2-D_p^2}
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Pressure Required to Overcome Mud Gel Strength in Annulus

Pm=yL300(Dh−Dp)P_m = \frac{yL}{300(D_h - D_p)}
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Pressure Required to Overcome Mud Gel Strength Inside Drill String

Pm=yL300dP_m=\frac{yL}{300d}
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Projected Turn Rate from Azimuth Change

TR=(A2−A1)sin⁡(I1+I22)100ΔMDTR=\frac{(A_2-A_1)\sin\left(\frac{I_1+I_2}{2}\right)100}{\Delta MD}
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Pump Input Power from Fuel Consumption Rate

Pi=QfH2545P_i=\frac{Q_fH}{2545}
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Pump Pressure Exponent from Two Pump Tests

n=ln⁡(P1/P2)ln⁡(Q1/Q2)n=\frac{\ln(P_1/P_2)}{\ln(Q_1/Q_2)}
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Pump Pressure from Bit Drop and Friction Losses

Pp=ΔPbit+PdP_p=\Delta P_{bit}+P_d
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Radial Force Related to Axial Load in Cementing Slips

Wr=1−μtan⁡αμ+tan⁡αFW_r=\frac{1-\mu\tan\alpha}{\mu+\tan\alpha}F
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Radius of Curvature from Dogleg Severity

Rc=180πDLS100R_c=\frac{180}{\pi DLS}100
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Radius-of-Curvature Build Section Departure

ΔDEP=180ΔMD(cos⁡I1−cos⁡I2)π(I2−I1)\Delta DEP=\frac{180\Delta MD(\cos I_1-\cos I_2)}{\pi(I_2-I_1)}
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Radius-of-Curvature Build Section TVD Gain

ΔTVD=180ΔMD(sin⁡I2−sin⁡I1)π(I2−I1)\Delta TVD=\frac{180\Delta MD(\sin I_2-\sin I_1)}{\pi(I_2-I_1)}
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Rectangular Tank Capacity per Foot

Crect,ft=LW(0.178)C_{rect,ft}=LW(0.178)
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Rectangular Tank Capacity per Inch

Crect,in=LW(0.0148)C_{rect,in}=LW(0.0148)
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Rectangular Tank Volume

Vtank=LWH5.615V_{tank}=\frac{LWH}{5.615}
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Required Dogleg Severity from Build and Turn Components

DLSreq=BUR2+TR2DLS_{req}=\sqrt{BUR^2+TR^2}
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Resulting Force After Casing Cementing Job

Fres=Fdown−FupF_{res}=F_{down}-F_{up}
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Riser Hydrostatic Loss on Disconnect

ΔPriser=0.052MW(WD+AG)−0.052SW WD\Delta P_{riser}=0.052MW(WD+AG)-0.052SW\,WD
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Riser Margin from Hydrostatic Loss

RM=ΔPriser0.052(TVD−WD−AG)RM=\frac{\Delta P_{riser}}{0.052(TVD-WD-AG)}
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Rock Removal Rate from Bit Diameter and ROP

qr=db2R11000q_r=\frac{d_b^2R}{11000}
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Rotary-Speed Drill-Rate Model Penetration Rate

R=K′NaNR=K'N^{a_N}
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Rotating Horsepower from Torque and Speed

RHP=TN5252RHP=\frac{TN}{5252}
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Round Trip Ton Miles

RTTM=WpD(Lp+D)+2D(2Wb+Wc)5280⋅2000RT_{TM}=\frac{W_pD(L_p+D)+2D(2W_b+W_c)}{5280\cdot2000}
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Setting Casing Ton Miles

Tc=0.5[WpD(Lcs+D)+DWb]5280⋅2000T_c=\frac{0.5\left[W_pD(L_{cs}+D)+DW_b\right]}{5280\cdot2000}
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Short Trip Ton Miles

TST=T6−T5T_{ST}=T_6-T_5
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Shut-In Pressure Increase from Gas Migration Time

ΔP=RGM MWG Δt\Delta P=RGM\,MWG\,\Delta t
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Sliding Percentage from Required and Motor Dogleg Severity

Sslide=DLSreqDLSmotor100S_{slide}=\frac{DLS_{req}}{DLS_{motor}}100
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Slurry Density for Cementing Calculations

σs=94+Wa+8.33QwVs\sigma_s=\frac{94+W_a+8.33Q_w}{V_s}
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Solid Content Ratio of Drilling Mud

fsm=fschmcAVmf_{sm}=\frac{f_{sc}h_{mc}A}{V_m}
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Solids Analysis for High-Salt Content Muds

SW=(5.88×10−8CCl1.2+1)PvwSW=(5.88\times10^{-8}C_{Cl}^{1.2}+1)P_{vw}
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Solids Buildup in Mud System

Vsb=Vh(1−ηs)V_{sb}=V_h(1-\eta_s)
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Solids Control Efficiency

ηsce=VrVdVh\eta_{sce}=V_r\frac{V_d}{V_h}
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Spacer Contact Time from Turbulent-Flow Volume

tcontact=Vtf5.616qdispt_{contact}=\frac{V_{tf}}{5.616q_{disp}}
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Spacer Volume Behind Slurry to Balance Cement Plug

Vs=CaEVaCpV_s=\frac{C_a}{E}V_aC_p
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Specific Gravity of Cuttings by Mud Balance

SGc=12−0.12WrSG_c=\frac{1}{2-0.12W_r}
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Specific Gravity to Fluid Weight

FW=8.33SGFW=8.33SG
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Stored Hydraulic Fluid Volume in Accumulator Bottle

Vfluid=Vbottle−PpreVbottlePsystemV_{fluid}=V_{bottle}-\frac{P_{pre}V_{bottle}}{P_{system}}
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Stretch Force from Elastic Elongation

F=AE(La−LbLb)F=AE\left(\frac{L_a-L_b}{L_b}\right)
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Strokes per Minute Required for Target Annular Velocity

SPM=AV ACqoSPM=\frac{AV\,AC}{q_o}
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Stuck Pipe Free Point from Pipe Stretch - Method 1

hf=SfpcPFh_f=\frac{Sfpc}{PF}
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Stuck Pipe Free Point from Pipe Stretch - Method 2

hf=735294eWdpPdh_f=\frac{735294eW_{dp}}{P_d}
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Subsea Choke Line Pressure Loss

CLPL=0.000061MWLQ1.86ID4.86CLPL=\frac{0.000061MWLQ^{1.86}}{ID^{4.86}}
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Subsea Choke Line Pressure Loss Adjusted for Mud Weight

CLPL=WnCLPLoWoCLPL=\frac{W_n CLPL_o}{W_o}
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Subsea Choke Line Velocity

V=24.5QID2V=24.5\frac{Q}{ID^2}
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Subsea Maximum Allowable Mud Weight from Leakoff Test

Wmax=Plo0.052H+WuW_{max}=\frac{P_{lo}}{0.052H}+W_u
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Subsea Stack Casing Burst Pressure

CBP=YPc−HP+HPswCBP=YP_c-HP+HP_{sw}
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Surface Pressure During Drill Stem Test

P=0.052h(EMW−SG⋅8.33)P = 0.052h(EMW - SG\cdot8.33)
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Surface Test Pressure Required to Frac the Formation

PST=FGD−0.052ρmDP_{ST}=FGD-0.052\rho_mD
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Surface-to-Bit Strokes for Wait and Weight Schedule

Sbit=CdpTDPOS_{bit}=\frac{C_{dp}TD}{PO}
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Tail Cement Sacks Required in Annulus

Na=htACEY2N_a=\frac{h_tACE}{Y_2}
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Tail Cement Sacks Required in Casing

Nc=hfcCY2N_c=\frac{h_{fc}C}{Y_2}
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Tangential Survey Displacements

ΔN=ΔMDsin⁡I2cos⁡A2\Delta N=\Delta MD\sin I_2\cos A_2
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Target TVD Increase from Bed Dip and Departure

ΔTVDtarget=DEPtan⁡(dip)\Delta TVD_{target}=DEP\tan(dip)
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Three-Dimensional Wellbore Center-to-Center Separation

S3D=ΔN2+ΔE2+ΔTVD2S_{3D}=\sqrt{\Delta N^2+\Delta E^2+\Delta TVD^2}
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Time to MAASP During Gas Migration

tlimit=MAASP−SICPcurrentRGM MWGt_{limit}=\frac{MAASP-SICP_{current}}{RGM\,MWG}
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Toolface Angle from Build and Turn Components

TF=atan2⁡(TR,BUR)TF=\operatorname{atan2}(TR,BUR)
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Top of Cement Depth from Annular Cement Height

Dtoc=Dset−hannD_{toc}=D_{set}-h_{ann}
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Total Circulation Strokes from Drillstring and Annular Volume

S=VDS+VAVOS=\frac{V_{DS}+V_{AV}}{O}
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Total Mud Returned by Slug

Vreturn=WsWmVsV_{return}=\frac{W_s}{W_m}V_s
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Total Required Mixing Water for Cement Job

Vw=NQwV_w=NQ_w
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Total Solids Generated While Drilling

Wcg=350ChL(1−ϕ)SGcW_{cg}=350C_hL(1-\phi)SG_c
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Total Tail Cement Sacks Required

Nt=Na+NcN_t=N_a+N_c
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Total Usable Fluid Volume from Accumulator Bank

Vtotal=NbottlesVusable,bottleV_{total}=N_{bottles}V_{usable,bottle}
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Total Water Requirement per Sack of Cement

Qw=Qc+QaQ_w=Q_c+Q_a
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Traveling Block Speed from Fast Line Speed

vtb=vfnv_{tb}=\frac{v_f}{n}
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Trip Margin from Yield Point and Annular Clearance

TM=YP11.7(Dh−Dp)TM=\frac{YP}{11.7(D_h-D_p)}
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Triplex Pump Output per Stroke

PO=0.000243Dl2LsPO=0.000243D_l^2L_s
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Triplex Pump Output Rate with Volumetric Efficiency

Qgpm=0.000243Dl2LsEvSPM⋅42Q_{gpm}=0.000243D_l^2L_sE_vSPM\cdot42
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Tubular and Open-Hole Capacity

Cbbl=Di21029.4C_{bbl}=\frac{D_i^2}{1029.4}
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Tubular Buoyed Weight with Different Internal and Annular Fluids

Wbuoyed,diff=Wair+ID2FWtbg24.5−OD2FWann24.5W_{buoyed,diff}=W_{air}+\frac{ID^2FW_{tbg}}{24.5}-\frac{OD^2FW_{ann}}{24.5}
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Turn Rate Component from Dogleg Severity and Toolface

TR=DLSreqsin⁡(TF)TR=DLS_{req}\sin(TF)
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Upward Force at the Bottom of the Casing Shoe

Fu=AΔPF_u=A\Delta P
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Usable Fluid Volume per Surface Accumulator Bottle

Vusable=Vfluid,operating−Vfluid,minV_{usable}=V_{fluid,operating}-V_{fluid,min}
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Velocity of Fluid in Annulus

va=Q2.448(Do2−Dp2)v_a = \frac{Q}{2.448(D_o^2-D_p^2)}
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Vertical Curvature for Deviated Wells

VC=(Ib−Ia)100ΔLVC = (I_b - I_a)\frac{100}{\Delta L}
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Vertical Cylindrical Tank Capacity per Foot

Ccyl,ft=D27.148C_{cyl,ft}=\frac{D^2}{7.148}
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Vertical Cylindrical Tank Volume

Vcyl=Ccyl,ftHV_{cyl}=C_{cyl,ft}H
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Volume of Liquid Oil plus Water Required to Prepare a Desired Volume of Mud

SV=35−W235−W1DVSV=\frac{35-W_2}{35-W_1}DV
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Volume of Slurry per Sack of Cement

Vs=94Sc8.33+WaSa8.33+QwV_s=\frac{94}{S_c8.33}+\frac{W_a}{S_a8.33}+Q_w
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Volumetric Mud Bleed from Allowed Pressure Rise

Vbleed=ΔPallowFp/bblV_{bleed}=\frac{\Delta P_{allow}}{F_{p/bbl}}
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Wait and Weight Drill Pipe Pressure at Schedule Strokes

Pdp=ICP−(ICP−FCP)SschedSbitP_{dp}=ICP-\frac{(ICP-FCP)S_{sched}}{S_{bit}}
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Wait and Weight Pressure Drop over Stroke Interval

ΔPinterval=(ICP−FCP)SintervalSbit\Delta P_{interval}=\frac{(ICP-FCP)S_{interval}}{S_{bit}}
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Wait and Weight Pressure Drop per Stroke

ΔPstk=ICP−FCPSbit\Delta P_{stk}=\frac{ICP-FCP}{S_{bit}}
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Weight of Additive per Sack of Cement

Wa=PaWcW_a=P_aW_c
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Wellbore Separation Factor from EOU Radii

SF=CCRref+RoffSF=\frac{C_C}{R_{ref}+R_{off}}
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Wellbore Separation Ratio to Minimum Allowable Distance

RMASD=CCMASDR_{MASD}=\frac{C_C}{MASD}
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Wet Pipe Pulled Before Fill-Up for Pressure Drop

Lwet=ΔP Cann0.052MW(Cdp+Ddp)L_{wet}=\frac{\Delta P\,C_{ann}}{0.052MW(C_{dp}+D_{dp})}
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Workover Buoyancy Factor from Fluid Weight

BF=65.4−FW65.4BF=\frac{65.4-FW}{65.4}
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Workover Kill Fluid Weight from Bottomhole Pressure

KFW=BHP0.052TVDKFW=\frac{BHP}{0.052TVD}
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Workover Kill Fluid Weight from Shut-In Tubing Pressure

KFW=SITP0.052TVDperf+OFWKFW=\frac{SITP}{0.052TVD_{perf}}+OFW
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Yield of Clays as Drilling Fluids

Eclay=1MclayE_{clay}=\frac{1}{M_{clay}}
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Yield Point from 600 and 300 RPM Readings

YP=2θ300−θ600YP=2\theta_{300}-\theta_{600}
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