Knowledge of Basic Math concepts is necessary to understand increasingly technical drilling technology and practices. Unocal philosophy is to understand pressures and pressure changes in the well. The factors that cause the pressure changes should be calculated to insure that BHP is constant and that the utube is functioning.
Well Control
With all the emphasis that we place on mathmatics and calculations, Well Control is still as simple as a playground teeter-totter. As we continue learning how to calculate BHP, Hydrostatic Pressure, Gradients, Volumes and Force - Keep in mind this simple picture.
Rules of Math
Always do multiplication and division before addition and subtraction. For example, calculate; 2X3 +5= 2 X 3 =6 6 + 5 = 11 When Parentheses ( ) are in an equation they determine what order or sequence to perform the operations. For example, calculate 2 X (3 + 5) = (3 + 5) = 8 2X 8 = 16 Always perform the function inside the parentheses first.
Rules of Math
When brackets [ ] are in an equation these operations should be performed after the operations inside the parentheses. For example, calculate; 7 + [2 X (3 + 5)] = 7 + [2 X 8] = 7+ 16 = 23
Without the Rules of Math the equation would give you a different answer;
7+2X3+5= 9X3+5= 27 + 5 = 32
Rules of Math
When Brackets and Parentheses do not appear, carry out multiplication and/or division in the order they occur: For example, calculate;
12 z 6 x 2 = 2 x2=4
Worksheet 1
3+8x7= 12 + 4 z 2 = 28 - 14 z 7 + 4 = 18 z 2 + 4 x 3 - 21 = 32 - 16 x 2 + 5 = 10 z 2 x 5 + 5 = 15 - 3 x 5 z 1 = 21 + 14 z 2 x 7 = 3 x 15 + 5 x 9 =
14 + (2 X 7) = (14 + 2) X 7 = 14 z (2 X 7) = (14 z 2) X 7 =
14 X (2 + 7) = (14 X 2) + 7 = 14 - (2 + 7) = (14 - 2) + 7 =
Rules of Math
Exponents: An exponent is a small number to the top right of another number; example 32. 3 is the base and 2 is the exponent. To solve this number you would multiply the base times itself as many times as the exponent says to; example 3 X 3 = 9 In our world we use exponents when we calculate capacity. For example the capacity of 5 19.5 lb/ft pipe with 4.28 ID would be -
ID2 z 1029.4 = bbl/ft 4.282 z 1029.4 = (4.28 x 4.28) z 1029.4 = .01776 bbl/ft
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Capacity
ID2 z 1029.4 = bbl/ft 4.282 z 1029.4 = (4.28 x 4.28) z 1029.4 = .01776 bbl/ft 4.28 ID
1 ft of pipe
Capacity
To calculate the fluid capacity with a pipe inside of casing (Annular Capacity) the equation would be; (ID2 - OD2) z 1029.4 = bbl/ft (ID2 - OD2) z 1029.4 = bbl/ft 8.68 ID of Casing
(8.682 - 52) z 1029.4 = [(8.68 x 8.68) - (5 x 5)] z 1029.4 = 50.34 z 1029.4 = .0489 bbl/ft
5 OD of pipe
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Worksheet 2
1 What is the capacity of 1.25 Coiled Tubing with an ID of 1.09? 2 What is the capacity of 6 5/8 Drill Pipe with an ID of 5.965? 3 What is the capacity of 3 1/2 Tubing with an ID of 2.764? 4 What is the annulus capacity of 9 5/8 Casing with an ID of 8.681 with 3 1/2 OD Tubing in the casing? 5 What is the annulus capacity of 9 5/8 Casing with an ID of 8.681 with 5 OD Drill Pipe in the casing? 6 What is the annulus capacity of 3 1/2 Tubing with an ID of 2.764 with 1 .25 OD Coiled Tubing in the tubing?
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Pressure
Pressure is a force that is felt over an area. ( Force z Area ) Within Unocal, we generally measure pressure in pounds per square inch
1 lb
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Pressure
The total force felt downward is 3 lbs but is this a pressure?
1 lb
1 lb
1 lb
3 2 1 0
lb
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Pressure
The force felt downward is still 3 lbs but it is felt over a total surface area of 1 square inch. Is this pressure?
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Force Area
1 3 2 0
lb
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Pressure
In our industry, when we are measuring pressure it is usually pressure created with a fluid. We will describe most of these in our Well Control class. For now lets talk about fluid at rest. Fluid at rest creates a pressure that we call Hydrostatic Pressure.
hydro (Fluid)
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Weight of lb 0 Fluid
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12 12
Pressure
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12 X 12 = 144 in2 A one cubic foot container will hold 7.5 gallons of fluid. Because we are measuring our pressure in square inches, we section the base into square inches. If I now divide the 7.5 gallons by 144 square inches, we find that a column of fluid 1in X 1in X 1ft tall contains .052 gallons of fluid.
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Gradient
If our fluid density is measured in pounds per gallon you can then multiply the fluid weight (ppg) by .052 to find the hydrostatic pressure (psi) exerted by one foot of this fluid. This is called the pressure gradient (G) of the fluid or the pressure change per foot (psi/ft).
Gradientpsi/ft = Fluid Weightppg x .052 x 1ft If we fill the .052 gallon container with 10 ppg fluid, what will be the pressure?
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This means that for every foot of mud in the well, the pressure increases by .52 psi. So, Gradientpsi/ft x TVDft = Pressurehydrostatic
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Given Information: Drillpipe = 4 OD; 15.7 ppf; 3.24 ID Casing Size = 6 OD; 20 ppf; 5.352 ID 14.2 ppg Mud Deviation = 40
Worksheet 3
Convert Gradient to Mud Weight: 1 .46 psi/ft 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .52 psi/ft .55 psi/ft .6 psi/ft .64 psi/ft .71 psi/ft .83 psi/ft 1.00 psi/ft
Convert Mud Weight to Gradient: 1 8.6 ppg 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.6 ppg 10.2 ppg 12.7 ppg 14.0 ppg 15.1 ppg 16.8 ppg 17.2 ppg
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U- Tube
If I started filling the glass tube with a fluid that weighed 9.6 ppg where would the fluid go and what would the gauge read? 10 ft
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U- Tube
Two columns of fluid connected at the bottom that will balance each other in a static condition.
If I then put another few gallons of a 12 ppg fluid in the tube what would happen and what would the gauge read? 10 ft
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U- Tube
While drilling a well, we have a u-tube in effect.
10,000 ft
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U- Tube
Practice
Calculate Bottom Hole Pressure
AIR
10.2 ppg
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
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U- Tube
Practice
Calculate Bottom Hole Pressure
1,000 ft of 10 ppg
5,500 ft of 10 ppg
6000 ft
U- Tube
Practice
1,200 ft of 12 ppg
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
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If there is no balance between the two columns of fluid and the fluid cannot escape, pressure will be created. 780
U- Tube
Practice
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
Then BHP = 3900
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Well Control
780
Remember:
Then surface gauge pressure = 3900 - 3120 = 780 psi
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6,000 ft of 12.5 ppg IF: 12.5 x .052 x 6000 = Hydrostatic = 5000 psi 3900 psi 3900
0 780
6,000 ft of 10 ppg fluid IF: 10 x .052 x 6000 = 3120 psi Hydrostatic = 5000 psi 3120
6000 ft
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U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings: 140
Practice
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
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U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings:
Practice
6000 ft
U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings:
Practice
Force
Forcelbs = Pressurepsi x Areasquare inches AreaSquare inches = .785 x Diameter2
6 Piston
3 piston
355
1415
Force = 355 x (.785 x 62) 355 x (.785 x 36) 355 x 28.26 Force = 10032 lbs
Force = 1415 x (.785 x 32) 1415 x (.785 x 9) 1415 x 7.065 Force = 9997 lbs
Stripping Force
As soon as the BOPs are closed, any pressure below the element is a force that is trying to push the pipe out of the hole.
500
The BOP element contacting the pipe creates friction, which is a force that must be overcome for the pipe to move up or down.
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Force
The workstring weighs 150,000 lbs. The annular is closed in around the 5 19.5 lb/ft pipe with 6 5/8 tool joints. Are we in a safe condition? Can we strip to bottom through the annular? (Ignore friction)
6500
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Taking Tests
1. Your well is shut-in with 500 psi on the casing. You cannot read drillpipe pressure. The casing pressure is increasing from 500 psi to 600 psi. You must bleed off some fluid to reduce the hydrostatic by the amount of pressure increase. How many barrels of fluid do you bleed?
a) 6 bbls b) 10 bbls c) 14 bbls d) 20 bbls 15.5 ppg Water Based Fluid Casing Shoe at 9488 ft 14,300 ft TVD 9 5/8 Casing 8.681 ID 5 19.5 lb/ft drillpipe 6 1/2 Hole What information are we given in the question?
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Taking Tests
First, think about how we measure pressure in the well? Hydrostaticpsi = MW x .052 x TVD We know the mud weight so we can find the fluid column height.
Once we know how many feet of mud we can multiply it times the capacity to find out how many barrels.
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Equation Triangle
Pressurepsi = MWppg X .052 X TVDft
Pressurepsi
If you want to solve for MW or TVD, fill in the known information and the equation is written for you.
MWppg X .052
X TVDft
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Equation Triangle
If you want to solve for MW or TVD, fill in the known information and the equation is written for you. 1) SIDPP is 500 psi. Hole TVD is 11,000 ft. How much MW increase is needed to kill the well?
MWppg =
MWppg X .052 ?
X 11000 ft TVDft
On your calculator you would key in: .052 x 11000 = 572 500 z 572 = .87ppg
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Equation Triangle
If you want to solve for MW or TVD, fill in the known information and the equation is written for you. 1) While pulling out of the hole, using 9.6 ppg fluid, you forgot to fill the hole. If your overbalance is 100 psi, how far can the fluid level drop before you are underbalance? _______ft 200
Pressurepsi 100psi
FT =
FT =
? X TVDft
On your calculator you would key in: 9.6 x .052 = .5 psi/ft 100 z .5 = 200ft
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Formulas
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Phydrostatic = MWppg x .052 x TVDft MWppg = Pressurepsi z .052 z TVDft TVDft = Pressurepsi z .052 z MWppg Gradientpsi/ft = MWppg x .052 Gradientpsi/ft = Pressurepsi z TVDft MWppg = Gradientpsi/ ft z .052 Capacitybbl/ft = Hole Diameter2 z 1029.4 Annular Capacitybbl/ft = (Hole diameter2 - Pipe Diameter2) z 1029.4 Fluid Column Heightft = Volumebbls z Capacitybbl/ft
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Formulas
1 2 3 4 5 Displacementbbl/ft = Pipe Weightlbs x .00036 Triplex Pump Outputbbl/stk = .000243 x Liner Diameterin2 x Stroke Lengthin x Efficiency% Total Pump Strokes = Volumebbls z Pump Outputbbl/stk Kill Weight Mudppg = (SIDPPpsi z .052 z TVDft) + MWppg Volume of Slugbbls = Mud Weight.ppg x Dry Pipe Lengthft x Pipe Capacitybbl/ft Slug Weightppg - Mud Weightppg Slug Weightppg = Mud Weightppg + Mud Weight.ppg x Dry Pipe Lengthft x Pipe Capacitybbl/ft Slug Volumebbls Pit Gain from Slugbbls = Volume of Slugbbls x Slug Weightppg - Mud Weightppg Mud Weightppg Depth Slug Fallsft = Pit Gain from Slugbbls z Pipe Capacitybbl/ft Pump Pressure Correction: For Mud Weight Change ChangeNew Pump Pressurepsi = Original Pressurepsi x (New Mud Weightppg z Old Mud Weightppg) For Pump Speed Change ChangeNew Pump Pressurepsi = Original Pressurepsi x (New SPM z Old SPM)2
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Worksheet 1 Answers
14 + (2 X 7) = 14 + 14 = 28 (14 X 2) + 7 = 16 14 - (2 + 7) = 14 (14 - 2) + 7 = 12 + 7 = 23 9 =5 + 7 = 19 3 + 8 x 7 = 3 + 56 = 59 12 + 4 z 2 = 12 + 2 = 14 28 - 14 z 7 + 4 = 28 - 2 + 4 = 26 + 4 = 30 18 z 2 + 4 x 3 - 21 = 9 + 12 - 21 = 21 - 21 = 0 32 - 16 x 2 + 5 = 32 - 32 + 5 = 0 +5=5 10 z 2 x 5 + 5 = 5 x 5 + 5 = 25 + 5 = 30 15 - 3 x 5 z 1 = 15 - 15 z 1 = 15 - 15 = 0 21 + 14 z 2 x 7 = 21+ 7 x 7 = 21 + 49 = 70 3 x 15 + 5 x 9 = 45 + 45 = 90
X 7 = 49 9 = 126
14 X (2 + 7) = 14 X
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On the first slide that showed the teeter- totter, what was BHP equal to? 5000 psi __________ psi
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Worksheet 2 Answers
1 What is the capacity of 1.25 Coiled Tubing with an ID of 1.09? 1.092 z 1029.4 = (1.09 x 1.09) z 1029.4 = .0012 bbl/ft 2 What is the capacity of 6 5/8 Drill Pipe with an ID of 5.965? 5.9652 z 1029.4 = (5.965 x 5.965) z 1029.4 = .035 bbl/ft 3 What is the capacity of 3 1/2 Tubing with an ID of 2.764? 2.7642 z 1029.4 = (2.764 x 2.764) z 1029.4 = .0074 bbl/ft 4 What is the annulus capacity of 9 5/8 Casing with an ID of 8.681 with 3 1/2 OD Tubing in the casing? (8.6812 - 3.52) z 1029.4 = [ (8.681 x 8.681) - (3.5 x 3.5)] z 1029.4 = (75.36 - 12.25) z 1029.4 = .061 bbl/ft 5 What is the annulus capacity of 9 5/8 Casing with an ID of 8.681 with 5 OD Drill Pipe in the casing? (8.6812 - 52) z 1029.4 = [(8.681 x 8.681) - (5 x5)] z 1029.4 = (75.36 - 25) z 1029.4 = .048 bbl/ft 6 What is the annulus capacity of 3 1/2 Tubing with an ID of 2.764 with 1 .25 OD Coiled Tubing in the tubing? (2.7642 - 1.252) z 1029.4 = [(2.764 x 2.764) - (1.25 x 1.25) z 1029.4 = (7.64 - 1.56) z 1029.4 = .006 bbl/ft
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1 cubic ft
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Calculate Annulus Capacity: Bbl/ft Total Barrels (5.3522 - 42) z 1029.4 = .0123 Bbl/ft .0123 x 14,000 = 172.2 Bbls
Kick off = 7,500 ft
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Given Information: Drillpipe = 4 OD; 15.7 ppf; 3.24 ID Casing Size = 6 OD; 20 ppf; 5.352 ID 14.2 ppg Mud Deviation = 40 Since Hydrostatic pressure is a function of gravity, only the Vertical Depth is used. 14.2 x .052 x 12,800 = 9452 psi
Kick off = 7,500 ft
Worksheet 3
Convert Mud Weight to Gradient: 1 8.6 ppg 8.6 ppg x .052 = .447 psi/ft 2 9.6 ppg 9.6 ppg x .052 = .499 psi/ft 3 10.2 ppg 10.2 ppg x .052 = .53 psi/ft 4 12.7 ppg 12.7 ppg x .052 = .66 psi/ft 5 14.0 ppg 14.0 ppg x .052 = .728 psi/ft 6 15.1 ppg 15.1 ppg x .052 = .785 psi/ft 7 16.8 ppg 16.8 ppg x .052 = .874 psi/ft 8 17.2 ppg 17.2 ppg x .052 = .894 psi/ft Convert Gradient to Mud Weight: 1 .46 psi/ft .46 psi/ft z .052 = 8.9 ppg 2 .52 psi/ft .52 psi/ft z .052 = 10 ppg 3 .55 psi/ft .55 psi/ft z .052 = 10.6 ppg 4 .6 psi/ft .6 psi/ft z .052 = 11.5 ppg 5 .64 psi/ft .64 psi/ft z .052 = 12.3 ppg 6 .71 psi/ft .71 psi/ft z .052 = 13.7 ppg 7 .83 psi/ft .83 psi/ft z .052 = 16 ppg 8 1.00 psi/ft 1.00 psi/ft z .052 = 19.2 ppg
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In the slides used to calculate hole volume and BHP, what angle was the well deviation?
Given Information: Drillpipe = 4 OD; 15.7 ppf; 3.24 ID Casing Size = 6 OD; 20 ppf; 5.352 ID 14.2 ppg Mud Deviation = 40
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U- Tube
Calculate Bottom Hole Pressure
AIR
Practice
10.2 ppg
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
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U- Tube
Calculate Bottom Hole Pressure
Practice
1,000 ft of 10 ppg
10 x .052 x 1000 = 520
5,500 ft of 10 ppg
10 x .052 x 5,500 = 2860
6000 ft
500 ft of 6 ppg
6 x .052 x 500 = 156
6000 ft TVD
520 + 2496 = 3016 = 2860 + 156
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U- Tube
Calculate how far the slug has dropped.
6000 - 4628 - 1200 = 372 ft
Practice
1,200 ft of 12 ppg
12 x .052 x 1200 = 749 psi
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
3276
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U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings: 0 140
Practice
6000 ft
6000 ft TVD
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U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings: 10 87
Practice
2,000 ft of 14 PPG 14 x .052 x 2000 = 1456 psi 3,000 ft of 9.8 ppg 9.8 x .052 x 3000 = 1529 psi
6000 ft TVD
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U- Tube
Calculate the gauge readings:
3558 - 3058 500 psi
Practice
500
906
6000 ft
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In a static situation, with the well open, if the u-tube is broken will each side of the u-tube be effected or only the side that is broken? Both sides
6,000 ft of 9.8 ppg 6,000 ft of 9.8 ppg
One side
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Force
The workstring weighs 150,000 lbs. The annular is closed in around the 5 19.5 lb/ft pipe with 6 5/8 tool joints. Are we in a safe condition? Can we strip to bottom through the annular?(ignore friction)
6500
.785 x 52 = .785 x (5 x 5) = .785 x 25 = 19.625 19.625 x 6500 = 127,563 lbs upward force
150,000 > 127,563 We are in a safe condition .785 x 6.6252 = .785 x (6.625 x 6.625) = .785 x 43.89 = 34.45 34.45 x 6500 = 223,925 lbs upward force 150,000 < 223,925 We cannot strip the tool joint through the annular.
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Taking Tests
First, think about how we measure pressure in the well? Hydrostaticpsi = MW x .052 x TVD We know the mud weight so we can find the fluid column height. 100 psi 100 Psi Psi/ft = (15.5 x .052) = .806 = 124 ft
Once we know how many feet of mud we can multiply it times the capacity to find out how many barrels. Ft x BBL/Ft = 124 x [(8.6812 - 52) z 1029.4] = = 124 x .0489 = 6 bbls
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Calculate the height of the gas, Bottom Hole Pressure & SIDPP.
4 15.5 lb/ft drillpipe 15.5 ppg Water Based Fluid 1000 ft of 4 3/4 OD Drill Collars 9 5/8 Casing 8.681 ID 50 bbls gas kick at .12 psi/ft Shoe at 12,600 ft 6 1/2 Hole @14,300 ft TVD Volume around DC x Open Hole = (6.52 - 4.752) z 1029.4 = .019 bbl/ft Volume around DP x Open Hole = (6.52 - 42) z 1029.4 = .026 bbl/ft Volume around DP x CSG = (8.6812 - 42) z 1029.4 = .058 bbl/ft Volume of Gas around DC = 1000 ft x .019 = 19 bbls 14,300 - 12,600 = 1,700 ft of open hole; 1,700 - 1,000 of DC = 700 ft of DP x OH Volume of Gas around DP x OH = 700 x .026 = 18.2 bbl 50 bbls gas - 19 - 18.2 = 12.8 bbls gas in casing 18.2 z .058 = 221 ft of gas in casing
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Calculate the height of the gas, Bottom Hole Pressure & SIDPP.
15.5 ppg Water Based Fluid 9 5/8 Casing 8.681 ID Shoe at 12,600 ft 6 1/2 Hole @14,300 ft TVD 14,300 1921 = 12, 379 ft of 15.5 ppg
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4 15.5 lb/ft drillpipe 1000 ft of 4 3/4 OD Drill Collars 50 bbls gas kick at .12 psi/ft
1000
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