Investigation: Cutting Transport Mechanism in Inclined Well Section under Pulsed Drilling Fluid Action
Due to gravity, drilling cuttings are easily accumulated in an inclined well section, ultimately forming a cuttings bed, which places the drill pipe under strong friction torque. In severe cases, this can cause dragging, stuck drills, and broken drill tools. Because conventional drilling fluids are...
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/8/2141 |