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)
\[
\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{cg}}=350 *\left(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{a}}\right) *\left(\mathrm{~L}_{\mathrm{d}}\right) *(1-\varnothing) * \mathrm{SG}
\]
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.