Total amount of solids generated during drilling

Input(s)

$\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Capacity of Hole $(\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})$

L: Footage Drilled (ft)

SG: Specific Gravity of Cuttings (unitless)

Ø: Porosity (fraction)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{s}}$: Amount of Solids Generated (pounds)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{s}}=350 * \mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{h}} * \mathrm{~L} *(1-\varnothing) * \mathrm{SG} $$

Reference(s)

Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2002, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 19.