Cuttings produced per foot of hole drilled - bbls

Input(s)

$\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Diameter of Bit or Hole Size (Plus Washout) (in.)

Ø: Porosity (fraction)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$: Amount of Cuttings Produced per each Foot of Hole Drilled (bbls)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}^{2}}{1029.4} *(1-\varnothing) $$

Reference(s)

Lyons, W. C., Carter, T., and Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2012, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Third Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 18.