Annular Velocity and Hole Cleaning

Enter Bit diameter, mm 222

Enter Drill Pipe diameter, mm 127
Enter Pump Output, litres/minute 2,000

Annular Velocity, metres/min 76.8

The annular velocity may be so high that it causes hole erosion.

To achieve optimum annular velocity, set your pump output

between 468 and 937 litres/minute.
Rule of Thumb: Annular Velocity between 18 and 36 metres/min
is optimum for hole cleaning and stability.