Cutting Slip Velocity Calculation Method 2

This is another method to determine cutting slip velocity. The process of calculation is quite different from the first method however it is still straight forward calculation. It still gives you the following answers: annular velocity, cutting slip velocity and net velocity.

 

Let’s get started with this calculation method.

 

1. Determine n

Where;

n is the power law exponent.

Θ600 is a value at 600 viscometer dial reading.

Θ300 is a value at 300 viscometer dial reading.


2. Determine K

Where;

K is the fluid consistency unit

Θ300 is a value at 300 viscometer dial reading.

n is the power law exponent.

 

3. Determine annular velocity with following equation:

Where;

AV is annular velocity in ft/min.

Q is flow rate in gpm (gallon per minute).

Dh is diameter of hole in inch.

Dp is diameter of drill pipe in inch.

 

4. Determine cutting slip velocity with following equation:

Where;

µ is viscosity in centi-poise.

V is annular velocity in ft/min.

Dh is diameter of hole in inch.

Dp is diameter of drill pipe in inch.

n is dimensionless number from the equation 1

K is dimensionless number from the equation 2

 5. Slip Velocity (Vs) in ft/min

Where;

Vs is slip velocity in ft/min.

DensC is cutting density in ppg

DiaC is cutting diameter in inch

µ is viscosity in centi-poise given from equation#4.

 

6. Determine net rise velocity with following equation:

Net rise velocity = AV – Vs

Where;

AV is annular velocity.

Vs Cutting Velocity

 

This figure indicates that cuttings are being lifted by mud or are still falling down.

If net rise velocity is positive, it means that you have good flow rate which can carry cuttings in the wellbore.

On the other hand, If net rise velocity is negative, your current flow rate is NOT enough to carry cuttings.

 

Example: Please use the following information to determine annular velocity, cutting slip velocity, net rise velocity, and tell us if the flow rate is good for hole cleaning.

 

θ300 = 25

θ600 = 40

Flow rate = 750 gpm

Hole size = 12.0 inch

Drill pipe diameter = 5 inch

Cutting diameter = 0.3 inch

Cutting density = 22 ppg

Mud weight = 10 ppg

1. Determine n

n = 0.678

2. Determine K

K = 0.365

3. Determine annular velocity 

AV = 154.4 ft/min

 4. Determine cutting slip velocity

µ = 53.88 centi-poise

5. Determine slip velocity (Vs)

Vs = 35.78 ft/min

6. Determine net rise velocity 

Net rise velocity = 154.4 – 35.78 = 118.6 ft/min

 

Conclusion: This flow rate is good for hole cleaning  because annular velocity is more than cutting slip velocity.

Ref book:Drilling Formula BookFormulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition

 

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4 Responses to Cutting Slip Velocity Calculation Method 2

  1. i like your site very much. it give lot helps peoples who were working. drilling rigs.

  2. andi says:

    what formula to predict cutting bed (% bed & bed height)?

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