Stripping/snubbing calculations - Height gain and casing pressure from stripping into influx

Input(s)

\(C_{d p}\): Capacity of Drill Pipe or tubing \((\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})\)

\(D_{d p}\): Displacement of Drill Pipe,Drill Collar or tubing \((\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})\)

\(C_{a}\): Annular Capacity \((\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})\)

L: Length of Drill Pipe Stripped (ft)

\(\mathrm{G}\): Gradient of Mud (psi/ft)

\(G_{i}\): Gradient of Influx (psi/ft)

Output(s)

\(\mathrm{H}\): Height gain from stripping into influx \((\mathrm{ft})\)

P: Casing Pressure increase from stripping into influx (psi)

Formula(s)

\[ \begin{aligned} & H=L * \frac{C_{d p}+D_{d p}}{C_{a}} \\ & P=H *\left(G-G_{i}\right) \end{aligned} \]

Reference(s)

Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Lapeyrouse, Page: 140.


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