Current drag force - Offshore
Input(s)
g: Acceleration due to Gravity \(\left(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\right)\)
\(\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}\): Current Velocity \((\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s})\)
\(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{s}}\): Drag Coefficient (dimensionless)
A: Area \(\left(\mathrm{ft}^{2}\right)\)
Output(s)
F: Current Force (lbf)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{F}=\mathrm{g} *\left(\mathrm{~V}_{\mathrm{c}}^{2}\right) * \mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{s}} * \mathrm{~A}
\]
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 37.