Abstract: Accurate predictions of annular frictional pressure losses (AFPL) are important for optimal hydraulic program design of both vertical and horizontal wells. In this study, the effects of drillpipe ...

Abstract: This work discusses the effect of incorporating blast furnace slag (BFS) as an additive in water-based drilling fluids. The intent of this treatment is rapid development of a thin, impervious, ...

Abstract: Maintaining optimum circulation rates is important in aerated mud drilling operations. However, reliable predictions of the optimum rates require accurate modeling of the frictional pressure loss ...