Volume of cuttings generated per foot of hole drilled
Input(s)
\(\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}\): Hole Size (in.)
Ø: Porosity (fraction)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}\): Volume of Cuttings (bbl/ft)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}^{2} *(1-\varnothing)}{1029.4}
\]
Reference(s)
Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover (2nd Edition), Page: 18.