Research Article

Cement Slurry Plugging Law and Optimal Plugging Flow Rate at a High Hydraulic Gradient

Table 7

Reverse diffusion distances in the 50 mm diameter pipe.

FactorWater-cement ratio (W/C)Hydrodynamic velocity (m·s−1)Injection pressure (MPa)

K1127016101080
K2158010101130
K35107401150
k1423537360
k2527337377
k3170247383
Range253290230
Primary and secondary factorHydrodynamic velocity > water-cement ratio > injection pressure