Experimental investigation of cuttings lifting efficiency using low and high density polyethylene beads in different hole angles

• Main Authors: Tan, Tin Yi, Ismail, Issham, Katende, Allan, Sagala, Farad, Mugisa, John
• Format: Article
• Published: American Association for Science and Technology 2017
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84654/; http://article.aascit.org/file/pdf/8910898.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This study investigates the impact of low and high density polyethylene beads on wellbore cleaning using water-based mud at different hole angles of 0°, 60°, and 90°. The polyethylene beads concertation is varied from 1 to 5% by volume. Experimental investigations were accomplished using 11ft long a...