Cuttings transport in horizontal and highly deviated wellbores

Deviation from vertical path makes drill cuttings to accumulate on the lower side of the wellbore that induces the formation of cuttings bed. Subsequently, relative problems occur while drilling. Excessive torque and drag, difficulties in running casing in hole and accomplishing good cementing jobs...

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Main Authors: Piroozian, Ali (Author), Ismail, Issham (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UTM Press, 2011-09.
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