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    A Computer Model for Hole-Cleaning Analysis A.W. lyoho, SPE, Willie lyoho Technology Inc. J.M. Horeth Il,*, SPE, Amoco Production Co. R.L. Veenkant, SPE, Amoco Production Co. ‘Summary. This paper describes a unique computer modeling capability for hole-cleaning analysis inthe total driling system context. The New Material Balance (NMB) model uses standard drilling data—rate of penetration (ROP), pump rate, bit size, wellbore geometry, and mud properties—to generate a wellbore profile of hole-cleaning parameters. To accomplish this, the model calculates wellbore constituent velocities and concentrations by solving a set of finite-diference equations representing material transport throughout the wellbore. The current version of the NMB mode! is for straight holes—i.e., hole angles not exceeding. 10° {0.17 rad] from vertical. Work is in progress to extend the model to high-angle wels. Results obtained from the model include: (1) eutings concentration and cuttings-size distribution in the annulus; 2) cutings settling velocity, net transport velocity, and transport rato; (3) effects of mud weight and mud rheology on hole cleaning: (4) effects of ROP and pump rate on hole cleaning; and (5) equivalent mud weight, considering cuttings loading for various drilling scenarios. The model has been tested successfully against a variety of laboratory and field data. One direct application of the ‘model is to perform analytical hole-cleaning studies; but itis also vital link in total drilling system simulation for ROP and solids-control studies. Introduction ‘The study of hole

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