BHP (bottomhole pressure) is calculated differently when tripping out versus tripping in. When tripping out, BHP equals hydraulic pressure minus swab pressure to account for pressure reduction. When tripping in, BHP equals hydraulic pressure plus surge pressure to account for pressure increases. Trip margin should be checked to ensure at least 0.2-0.3 ppg reduction in BHP when tripping out.
BHP (bottomhole pressure) is calculated differently when tripping out versus tripping in. When tripping out, BHP equals hydraulic pressure minus swab pressure to account for pressure reduction. When tripping in, BHP equals hydraulic pressure plus surge pressure to account for pressure increases. Trip margin should be checked to ensure at least 0.2-0.3 ppg reduction in BHP when tripping out.
BHP (bottomhole pressure) is calculated differently when tripping out versus tripping in. When tripping out, BHP equals hydraulic pressure minus swab pressure to account for pressure reduction. When tripping in, BHP equals hydraulic pressure plus surge pressure to account for pressure increases. Trip margin should be checked to ensure at least 0.2-0.3 ppg reduction in BHP when tripping out.