Equivalent mud weight - Deviated well

Input(s)

$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Pressure (psi)

$\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Measured Depth (ft)

$\alpha$: Deviation Angle (degree)

Output(s)

EMW: Equivalent Mud Weight (ppg)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{EMW}=\frac{\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{h}}}{0.052 * \mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}} * \cos (\alpha)} $$

Reference(s)

Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 139.