Volume of cuttings generated per foot of hole drilled

Input(s)

Dh\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}: Hole Size (in.)

Ø: Porosity (fraction)

Output(s)

Vc\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}: Volume of Cuttings (bbl/ft)

Formula(s)

Vc=Dh2(1)1029.4\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}^{2} *(1-\varnothing)}{1029.4}

Reference(s)

Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover (2nd Edition), Page: 18.


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