Numerical simulation of fluid flow and experiment on downhole friction reduction tool

In this article, a new friction reduction tool is designed for drilling of horizontal wells, and its performance is investigated using computational fluid dynamics simulation technique, laboratory experiment, and field testing. According to flow field analysis, the spiral diversion channel has obvio...

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Main Authors: Dong Xiao, Yong Chen, Qiang Zhang, Zhanghua Lian, Qiugui Shu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-06-01
Series:Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814017708909