Publisher's Synopsis
This book contains all the formulas and calculations most frequently used in drilling operations. It is a complete manual, presented in an easy-to-use, step-by-step order and is designed so that it can be used as a study guide for drilling and well control certification courses.;Included are formulas for pressure gradient, specific gravity, pump output, annular veolicty, and buoyancy factor. In addition there are calculations for volume and stroke, slug weight, drill string design, cementing, depth of a washout, bulk density of cuttings and stuck pipe.