Vertical curvature for deviated wells
Input(s)
\(\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{a}}\): Original Hole Inclination (degree)
\(\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{b}}\): Desired Hole Inclination (degree)
\(\partial \mathrm{L}\): Course Length \((\mathrm{ft})\)
Output(s)
VC: Vertical Curvature (degree/ft)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{VC}=\left(\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{b}}-\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{a}}\right) * \frac{100}{\partial L}
\]
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 84.