Model based flow measurement using venturi flumes for return flow during drilling

In an oil well drilling operation, a proper knowledge of the return fluid flowrate is necessary both for the stabilization of the bottom hole pressure of the well and also as a primary indication of a kick or loss. In practice, the drill fluid flowing through the return line is usually measured with...

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Main Authors: Ivan Pirir, Asanthi Jinasena, Roshan Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Norwegian Society of Automatic Control 2017-07-01
Series:Modeling, Identification and Control
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Online Access:http://www.mic-journal.no/PDF/2017/MIC-2017-3-3.pdf