Formula 2.126

Laser specific energy

Input(s)

P: Power intensity $\left(\mathrm{w} / \mathrm{ft}^{2}\right)$

$\mathrm{t}$: Time $(\mathrm{s})$

T: Thermal Penetration Depth (ft)

Output(s)

LSE: Laser Specific Energy (W s/ft)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{LSE}=\frac{\mathrm{P} * \mathrm{t}}{\mathrm{T}} $$

Reference(s)

Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 415.