A Novel Model for the Real-Time Evaluation of Hole-Cleaning Conditions with Case Studies
The main challenge in deviated and horizontal well drilling is hole cleaning, which involves the removal of drill cuttings and maintaining a clean borehole. Insufficient hole cleaning can lead to issues such as stuck pipe incidents, lost circulation, slow rate of penetration (<i>ROP</i>)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/4934 |