Cuttings produced per foot of hole drilled - lbs

Input(s)

$\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{a}}$: Capacity of Hole $(\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})$

$\mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{d}}$: Footage Drilled (ft)

SG: Specific Gravity of Cuttings (fraction)

Ø: Porosity (fraction)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{cg}}$: Amount of Cuttings Produced per each Foot of Hole Drilled (lb)

Formula(s)

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: 19.