Research Article

CFD Method for Predicting Annular Pressure Losses and Cuttings Concentration in Eccentric Horizontal Wells

Figure 11

Cuttings velocity profiles with water as carrier fluid for varying diameter ratios at 1.524 m/s and 120 rpm: (a) gap above inner pipe and (b) gap below inner pipe.
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