Multiphase hydrodynamic analysis of pneumatic transportation ofdrill cuttings in air drilling

Michael A. Adewumi, Shifeng Tian

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Abstract

Analysis of wellbore hydraulics is motivated by the need for improved understanding of this system so as to enhance air drilling operation. A viable wellbore hydraulics model is utilized as the basis for this study. Several important parameters that influence air drilling operations are analyzed, such as drill cutting size and size distribution, hole size changes, attrition, and particle shape. This work defines several areas that need special investigation and sheds light on several previously unanswered questions. The most salient findings are that hole size changes, cuttings size and size distribution and particle shape affect the wellbore hydraulics very significantly. The analysis leads to the evolution of a clear explanation for choking in air drilling.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)133-144
Number of pages12
JournalPowder Technology
Volume75
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1993

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering

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