An improved prediction of frictional pressure drop using an accurate shear rate equation for high-yield stress drilling fluids at the surface and downhole conditions
Sidharth Gautam, Chandan Guria
Topics & Concepts
ViscometerDrilling fluidPressure dropLaminar flowMechanicsRheologyBingham plasticShear rateTurbulenceShear stressThermodynamicsCompressibilityMaterials scienceDrillingViscosityGeotechnical engineeringGeologyComposite materialMetallurgyPhysicsDrilling and Well EngineeringHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisOil and Gas Production Techniques