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Screen Calculations

Cuttings Size Estimation

Rule of thumb to be used when 100 = ROP (feet per hour)
estimating scalper screen selection
150 = RPM of drill string

846.7 = D50 of cuttings (microns)

Flow Capacity Guidelines *The charts below should be used for approximations only*
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approximations only*
Quick Volume Conversions
Gallons Quarts Cubic Feet Cubic Yards Barrells
0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
0 0.00 0.000 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
0.00 0.00 0 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00

Field Calculations

Centrifuge Differential Speed

Calculation of the differential speed = Bowl speed (rpm)
between the bowl and conveyor in a
decanting centrifuge = Pinion speed (rpm)

= Reduction ratio (decimal equivalent 65% = .65)

= Bowl to conveyor differential (rpm)

Centrifuge G-force (G's)

Calculation of the continuous = Bowl speed (rpm)
acceleration imparted to the fluid at the
bowl wall in a centrifuge = Bowl ID in (inches)

= Maximum acceleration in (G's)

Settling Velocity : Stoke's Law

Stoke's Law defines the relationship and = Bowl diameter (inches)
parameters that control the settling
velocity of a particle suspended in liquid = Bowl speed (RPM)

= Particle diameter (microns)

= Solids density (SG)

= Fluid density (SG)

= Fluid viscosity (PV, centipoise)

= Settling velocity (in/sec)

= Settling velocity (mm/sec)
Shale Shaker G-force (G's)
Calculation of peak acceleration 1000 = Motor speed (rpm)
delivered by a shaker if the basket
displacement and motor rpm are known. 0.5 = Basket displacement (inches)

7.10 = Peak acceleration (G's)

Velocity of Fluid in Pipes (ft/sec)

Average fluid velocity in pipes or hoses = Flow rate (gpm)

= Piping ID (inches)

= Velocity (feet/sec)
= Velocity (meters/sec)

Pumping Horsepower (Hp)

Output Hp delivered by a pump at given 200 = Flow rate (gpm)
flowrate and discharge head. The brake
Hp will be larger. The pump motor will 11550 = Discharge head (feet)
need to supply the output Hp + Hp
losses due to pump inefficiency 1.20 = Fluid density (SG)

700.00 = Pump output (Hp)

Hydrostatic Pressure (psi)

Pressure due to a column of fluid if = Fluid density (ppg)
vertical depth and mud weight are known
= Vertical depth (feet)

0.0 = Hydrostatic pressure (psi)

0.0 = Hydrostatic pressure (Kpa)

Head equivalent of pressure (feet)

using mud weight
Pressure and mud weight are known 6000.00 = Pressure (psi)

10.00 = Fluid Density (ppg)

= Head (feet)

= Head (meters)
Head equivalent of pressure (feet)
using specific gravity
Pressure and specific gravity are known 6000 = Pressure (psi)

1.20 = Fluid Density (SG)

11550.0 = Head (feet)

3520.4 = Head (meters)

Pressure Equivalent of Head (psi)

Calculate fluid pressure if head and = Head (feet)
specific gravity are known
= Fluid density (SG)

0.0 = Hydrostatic pressure (psi)

0.0 = Hydrostatic pressure (Kpa)

KVA Calculation
The KVA required to supply power to = Voltage (V)
equipment from a portable 3 phase
generator can be calculated if the = Combined amp draw of equipment (A)
voltage and the combined amp drawn of
all components are known. 0.00 = Kilovolt amperes for 3 phase power (KVA)

Dilution Volume (bbl)

Calculated dilution volume needed to = Volume of solids (bbl)
reduce LGS concentration by dilution
without dumping of whole mud. = Desired LGS (decimal equivalent)

= Volume of diluent (bbl)

= Volume of diluent (cubic meters)

Hole Volume
bbl, cubic feet or cubic yards = Hole diameter (inches)

= Measured depth (feet)

0.00 = Hole volume (bbl)

0.00 = Hole volume (cubic feet)

0.00 = Hole volume (cubic yards)

Hole Volume
cubic meters = Hole diameter (inches)

= Measured depth (meters)

0.000 = Hole volume (cubic meters)

Rain Water Runoff

= Area inside berm or deck (sq feet)

= Average rainfall per month (inches)

0.0 = Water runoff (bbl/month)

0.0 = Water runoff (cubic meters/month)

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0.00 0.00 0.000
0.00 0.00 0.000
0.00 0.00 0.000
0.00 0.00 0.000
0.00 0.000
0.00 0.000
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SG M3/hr gpm
1.1 110 484
1.2 121 533
1.3 132 581
1.4 143 630
1.5 155 682
1.6 165 726
1.7 177 779
1.8 190 837
1.9 200 881
2.0 212 933
223 982
235 1035
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ESTIMATED WASTE VOLUMES PER INTERVAL

Interval 1 2 3 4 5
Hole Size, in
Section Length, ft
Rock Density, ppg
Mud Type WBM
Washout/Swelling Factor OBM
Mud on Cuttings (% by Volume) SBM
Mud Density, ppg
Max. ROP for Section, ft/hr
Dilution Factor (for Slurrification/Injection)
Skip Capacity, ton
Section Drilling Days

CUTTINGS GENERATION

Interval 1 2 3 4 5 Totals
Drilled Rock, bbl 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Drilled Rock, ton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Rock Generation Rate, bbl/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Rock Generation Rate, tonnes/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MaxMud Lost on Cuttings Rate, bbl/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Mud Lost on Cuttings Rate, ton/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Mud & Cuttings Rate, bbl/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Mud & Cuttings Rate, ton/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Lost Mud, bbl 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Lost Mud, ton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Wet Cuttings, bbl 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Wet Cuttings, ton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

CUTTINGS SLURRIFICATION AND INJECTION

Interval 1 2 3 4 5 Totals
Slurry Volume, bbl 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Slurry Rate, bbl/hr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Max Slurry Rate, bbl/min 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

SHIP TO SHORE OPERATION

Interval 1 2 3 4 5 Totals
Required Skips 0
Skips per day
Slip Cycle, min
Full Circle Cuttings Injection Calculations

Maximum Allowable Flow Rate

High Pressure Pumping 4.2 = Inner diameter of piping (inches)

35.28 = Maximum Pump Rate (bbls/min)

*Based on formulas published in SPE / IADC 25758*

Calculated Erosional Wear
Used as a rule of thumb and valid only = API sand test concentration (% by volume)
for slurry viscosities greater than 40
sec/qt = Injection time (hours)

= Injection velocity (m/sec)

0.00 = Calculated erosional wear (mm)

*Based on formulas published in SPE / IADC 25758*

Calculated Maximum Injection Time
Used as a rule of thumb and valid only = API sand test concentration (% by volume)
for slurry viscosities greater than 40
sec/qt = Injection velocity (m/sec)

= Maximum erosional wear (mm)

= Calculated maximum injection time (hours)

Pressure Required To Initiate Fracture

High Pressure Pumping 14.2 = Formation fracture gradient (ppg)

12000 = Depth (feet)

8860.8 = Surface pressure to initiate fracture (psi)

Hydraulic Horsepower Requirement

= Rate (bbl/min)

= Pressure (psi)

0.00 = Hydraulic horsepower

ping (inches)

e (bbls/min)

in SPE / IADC 25758*

ntration (% by volume)

s)

in SPE / IADC 25758*

ntration (% by volume)

sec)

wear (mm)

m injection time (hours)

radient (ppg)

initiate fracture (psi)

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SOLIDS CONTROL EFFICIENCY REPORT
RIG DATE: Prepared by:
WELL NAME DEPTH (m): MUD TYPE:
SPUD DATE ROP (Mt/hr): BIT SIZE (in):
REPORT NUMBER MW (SG): PUMP RATE l/m
Drier (VCD Mud
Units Shaker 1 Shaker 2 Shaker 3 Shaker 4
10 HiG )
Mud Cleaner Drier Centrifuge Centrifuge 1 Centrifuge 2

Screens
Weight of the sample kg
Time taking the cuttings sample sec
Volume of the sample litres
Cone underflow Time sec/l 0
Density of the wet sample SG
Time of feed sample sec
Time Overflow sec
Screen underflow density SG
Density cone overflow SG
Cone header pressure psi
Density of feed (inflow) SG
Density of Discharge (outflow) SG
Flow Rate lpm
Motor(Shaker)/Bowl(Centrif) speed rpm
Stroke Length/Bowl ID in
Hours of operation hr
Weight of Empty retort ass. gr
Weight of cell+wet cuttings gr
Weight of dry cell + dry cutting gr
Volume of base fluid in retort mls
Volume of water in retort mls
Weight of base oil in retort gr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
% Solids by weight %
Wet solids discharged kg/hr 0 0 0
Dry solids discharged kg/hr
Liquid discharged l/hr
Average specific gravity of solids SG
% Barite in dry solids % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Barite discharged kg/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Drill Solids discharged kg/hr
G Force G's 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Individual Efficiency* %
Oil on Dry Cuttings (by weight) %

Add to SC Efficiency (Y or N) Y or N

Hole size in NOTES

Washout Factor %
ROP Average m/hr
OWR Oil/Water ratio in mud Oil
OWR Oil/Water ratio in mud Water
SG of Oil (base fluid) SG
Fluids density in mud SG 0
Total Wet solids discharged kg/hr 0
Total Dry solids discharge kg/hr 0
Total fluid discharged l/hr 0
Total Barite discharged kg/hr 0
Total drill solids discharged kg/hr 0
Drilled Solids generated kg/hr 0
System efficiency % Total Solids Volume Discharged (MT/day) 0.00
Average OOC Discharged % 0.0 Total Liquid Volume Discharged (M3/day) 0.00