Research Article

A Multiparameter Coupled Prediction Model for Annular Cuttings Bed Height in Horizontal Wells

Table 1

Basic parameters of the simulation.

ParameterValueParameterValue

Annulus length/m10Drilling pipe speed/r·min-190
Outer diameter of annulus/mm248.3Cuttings density/g·cm-32.5
Inner diameter of annulus/mm127Cuttings diameter/mm5
Eccentricity/%50Pump delivery/L·s-129
Penetration rate/m·h-17.5Drilling fluid density/g·cm-31.53