Formula 2.95

Gel strength - Solids build-up in system

Input(s)

$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Hole Volume (BBL)

$\eta_{\mathrm{s}}$: Solid Control Efficiency (fraction)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{sb}}$: Solids Build Up (BBL)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{sb}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{h}} *\left(1-\eta_{\mathrm{s}}\right) $$

Reference(s)

Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 188.