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Section 07 - Surge & Swab
Section 07 - Surge & Swab
Surge: Swab:
Results from Results from upward
downward pipe pipe movement
movement
Dynamic Pr Dynamic Pr
ECD = ESD + ECD = ESD -
g x TVD g x TVD
Dynamic Pr
Static Pr
Static Pr
Dynamic Pr
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Consider two identical scenarios (but one vertical, other ERD)
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• The same Swab margin has a different pressure effect
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9 @ 10,000’ MD/TVD
0.3 ppg over-balance = 156 psi
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9 @ 10,000’ MD/TVD
10 Pull 5 stands wet = 0.6 ppg EMW reduction
0.1 ppg reduction if pulled dry
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• For small hole sizes, it’s less critical (but remember the swab
ECDs are much stronger)
•Stuck pipe risk is more manageable
•Impact is just time & cost (much slower trip times)
Recommendations:
1. Don’t pick up unless necessary
2. If necessary to pick up casing or liner, do so with slow
circulation