The drilling industry is still plagued by challenges such as losses, packoff, hole-cleaning
issues, and wellbore instability. Research and development using data from multiple …

Hole cleaning is an important factor in horizontal drilling; however, there is no generally
accepted approach to measure the cuttings distribution downhole in practical drilling …

Wellbore instability and stuck pipe incidents are large contributors to drilling-related non-
productive time (NPT). Drilling cuttings/cavings monitoring is crucial for early detection and …

Observation of cuttings and cavings serves as an important early indicator for hole cleaning
and wellbore instability problems. Automation of this critical monitoring process is, however …

During the construction of long horizontal wells and extended reach wells, inadequate hole
cleaning can lead to a series of drilling problems. Traditional hole cleaning analysis is …

Beds of cuttings are usually formed on the bottom of large, high-angle wellbores during
drilling. When the drill string is moved axially along the wellbore, large bottom-hole …

In horizontal well operations, the prevalence of stuck pipe incidents is largely attributed to
inadequate hole cleaning, underscoring the critical need for a thorough understanding of …

A new information management system connects a detailed, time-based well delivery plan
to drilling operation management systems embedded in the rig controls to progress well …

With the proliferation of directional and horizontal wells, modeling the mechanics of cuttings
transport from its downhole origin to the shale shaker is essential in drilling operations since …

Hole cleaning is a major factor in drilling hydrocarbon wells in a safe and competent manner
with cost effectiveness. Hole cleaning contributes to minimizing drilling troubles such as …