Total amount of solids generated during drilling
Input(s)
\(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{h}}\): Capacity of Hole \((\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{ft})\)
L: Footage Drilled (ft)
SG: Specific Gravity of Cuttings (unitless)
Ø: Porosity (fraction)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{s}}\): Amount of Solids Generated (pounds)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{W}_{\mathrm{s}}=350 * \mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{h}} * \mathrm{~L} *(1-\varnothing) * \mathrm{SG}
\]
Reference(s)
Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2002, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 19.