Theoretical Analysis of Drilling Fluid Flow for Maxi-Horizontal Directional DrillingSource: Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice:;2024:;Volume ( 015 ):;issue: 004::page 04024050-1DOI: 10.1061/JPSEA2.PSENG-1608Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Accurately determining the flow direction of drilling fluid in maxi-horizontal directional drilling (maxi-HDD) is essential for the precise calculation of parameters such as the minimum pressure required for drilling fluid circulation, volume of return drilling fluid, drag force of the drilling fluid, and borehole pressure. We propose a novel method for determining the flow direction and computing these physical parameters in maxi-HDD using the Bingham plastic model. An engineering case study was conducted to validate the applicability of the method. We analyzed the variation patterns of the minimum pressure required for drilling fluid circulation, flow rate, the drag force of the drilling fluid, and borehole pressure during the pipeline installation process. Furthermore, a parametric study was conducted to assess the influence of factors such as reaming, reaming differential, bentonite concentration, and the elevation difference between the bore entry and exit points on drilling fluid flow. The proposed method considers a wide range of parameters, including flow direction, elevation difference, and other relevant parameters. It offers a comprehensive tool for analyzing drilling fluid flow in maxi-HDD.
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contributor author | Zhiyu Wang | |
contributor author | Changming Hu | |
contributor author | Liang Li | |
contributor author | Chao Yang | |
contributor author | Hui Liang | |
date accessioned | 2024-12-24T10:00:50Z | |
date available | 2024-12-24T10:00:50Z | |
date copyright | 11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM | |
date issued | 2024 | |
identifier other | JPSEA2.PSENG-1608.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4298131 | |
description abstract | Accurately determining the flow direction of drilling fluid in maxi-horizontal directional drilling (maxi-HDD) is essential for the precise calculation of parameters such as the minimum pressure required for drilling fluid circulation, volume of return drilling fluid, drag force of the drilling fluid, and borehole pressure. We propose a novel method for determining the flow direction and computing these physical parameters in maxi-HDD using the Bingham plastic model. An engineering case study was conducted to validate the applicability of the method. We analyzed the variation patterns of the minimum pressure required for drilling fluid circulation, flow rate, the drag force of the drilling fluid, and borehole pressure during the pipeline installation process. Furthermore, a parametric study was conducted to assess the influence of factors such as reaming, reaming differential, bentonite concentration, and the elevation difference between the bore entry and exit points on drilling fluid flow. The proposed method considers a wide range of parameters, including flow direction, elevation difference, and other relevant parameters. It offers a comprehensive tool for analyzing drilling fluid flow in maxi-HDD. | |
publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers | |
title | Theoretical Analysis of Drilling Fluid Flow for Maxi-Horizontal Directional Drilling | |
type | Journal Article | |
journal volume | 15 | |
journal issue | 4 | |
journal title | Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice | |
identifier doi | 10.1061/JPSEA2.PSENG-1608 | |
journal fristpage | 04024050-1 | |
journal lastpage | 04024050-14 | |
page | 14 | |
tree | Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice:;2024:;Volume ( 015 ):;issue: 004 | |
contenttype | Fulltext |