Hole Cleaning Optimization

Hole Cleaning Optimization is a drilling optimization methodology that systematically enhances the efficiency of cuttings transport and removal from the wellbore during drilling operations by optimizing fluid properties, hydraulics, and operational parameters to minimize hole-cleaning-related risks and non-productive time.

Publications

2.4K

Citations

235

Authors

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

Parents

Drilling Optimization

Publications

Experimental investigation of hole cleaning in directional drilling by using nano-enhanced water-based drilling fluids

Natalie Vanessa Boyou, Issham Ismail, Wan Rosli Wan Sulaiman et al. · Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering · 2019 · 162 citations · Full text

Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Drilling +15

Hole-cleaning performance comparison of oil-based and water-based drilling fluids

Sneha Sayindla, Bjørnar Lund, Jan David Ytrehus et al. · Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering · 2017 · 136 citations · Full text

Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Drilling +13

Experimental investigation of the effects of silica nanoparticle on hole cleaning efficiency of water-based drilling mud

Afeez Gbadamosi, Radzuan Junin, Yassir Abdalla et al. · Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering · 2018 · 103 citations

Engineering, Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering +15

Selecting Drilling Fluid Properties and Flow Rates for Effective Hole Cleaning in High-Angle and Horizontal Wells

Rishi B. Adari, Stefan Miska, Ergün Kuru et al. · SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition · 2000 · 91 citations

Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics +16

Real-Time Determination of Rheological Properties of Spud Drilling Fluids Using a Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Technique

Khaled Abdelgawad, Salaheldin Elkatatny, Tamer Moussa et al. · Journal of Energy Resources Technology · 2018 · 74 citations

Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Drilling +14

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Authors

235

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Arild Saasen
University of Stavanger, Norway
6 publications · 411 citations
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Mustafa S. Nasser
Qatar University, Qatar
3 publications · 82 citations
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Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
3 publications · 82 citations
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Ramadan Ahmed
University of Oklahoma, United States
2 publications · 62 citations
3
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Nozar Malekzadeh
Curtin University, Australia
3 publications · 73 citations
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Institutions

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Venues

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
8 publications · 526 citations
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SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
Conference · 5 publications · 177 citations
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Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering
3 publications · 81 citations
3
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International Petroleum Technology Conference
Conference · 3 publications · 89 citations
3
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SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition
Conference · 2 publications · 30 citations
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