Curvature radius for a borehole
Input(s)
C: Constant Related to the Unit of Borehole Curvature (unitless)
\(\mathrm{k}\): Curbature of Wellbore Trajectory (degree/100ft)
Output(s)
R: Curvature Radius of Borehole (ft)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{R}=\frac{180 *(\mathrm{C})}{3.1415 * \mathrm{k}}
\]
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 77.