Pump calculations - Power required
Input(s)
Q: Flow Rate (gpm)
AP: Bit Pressure Drop (psi)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{HP}_{\mathrm{P}}\): Power Required (hp)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{HP}_{\mathrm{P}}=\frac{\mathrm{Q} * \Delta \mathrm{P}}{1714}
\]
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 70.