2.2. Fluid Hydraulics


2.2.5. Bit Hydraulics

Task is used to compute bit hydraulic parameters while drilling.

Input Values
Mud Weight Density of Mud
Standpipe Pressure Standpipe Pressure
Flow Rate Flow Rate provided by Pumps
Bit Diameter Diameter of the bit
Bit Nozzles Data Quantity of each size of the bit nozzles
Results
Bit Pressure Loss Loss of pressure on the bit
Pressure Loss at Bit Loss of pressure on the bit relative to the whole circulation system
Bit Hydraulic Power (Bit HP) Bit hydraulic power
HSI Horses per Square Inch - Hydraulic power per area
Jets Velocity Jet velocity in the nozzles
Impact Force Hydraulic impact force
Pump Hydraulic Power Total pump hydraulic power
Bit Total Flow Area (TFA) Total flow area of nozzles