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Determine Stuck Pipe Depth Based On Real Example

This document provides an example of how to calculate stuck pipe depth using real well data. It details the well information, including total depth, bit size, mud properties, and drill string configuration. While tripping out, an overpull of 40,000 lbs was observed. Attempts to rotate and circulate were restricted. The stuck depth formula is used to calculate where in the well the pipe is stuck based on stretch measurements taken at different overpull weights. The calculation determines the pipe is stuck at 6,784 feet, which is at the bottom hole assembly.

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Determine Stuck Pipe Depth Based On Real Example

This document provides an example of how to calculate stuck pipe depth using real well data. It details the well information, including total depth, bit size, mud properties, and drill string configuration. While tripping out, an overpull of 40,000 lbs was observed. Attempts to rotate and circulate were restricted. The stuck depth formula is used to calculate where in the well the pipe is stuck based on stretch measurements taken at different overpull weights. The calculation determines the pipe is stuck at 6,784 feet, which is at the bottom hole assembly.

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Determine Stuck Pipe Depth Based on Real Example

by DR ILL IN GF O R MU LA S. CO M on JUNE 13, 2015

This is the real example of how to determine stuck depth


using the stuck depth calculation.
Well Information:
TD = 8,900MD/5,600 TVD
Bit Size = 8.5
Drilling fluid = water based mud (PHPA system)
Formation: sand shale sequence
BHA: 7 mud motor + 9 stands of 5 HWDP S-135, 4-1/2
IF connection

Drillstring: 5 DP S135, 4-1/2 IF connection

Neutral weight @ 6,850MD = 175 Klb


While tripping out of hole to 6,850MD, observe over pull 40
Klb over pick up weight. Stop tripping out and attempt to go
down no issue. Attempt to rotate, pipe is able to rotate at 30K
ft-lb. Attempt to circulate, observe restricted flow.

Figure 1 Stuck While Pulling Out


Based on the information, we would expect the cutting load
bed issue. We attempt to determine where the stuck point is
using the stuck depth formula.
Stuck Depth (ft) = (735,294 x e x Drill Pipe Weight (ppf))
(Differential Pull, lb)
Where;
e = drill pipe stretch, inch

Pipe Stretch Information


Pull the stuck string to 300 Klb and the stretch measurement
is 29.4 inch from the neutral point.
Pull the stuck string to 350 Klb and the stretch measurement
is 49.2 inch from the neutral point.
So
Differential pull = 350,000 300,000 = 50,000 lb
e = 49.2 29.4 = 19.8 inch
Drill Pipe Weight (ppf) = 23.52 ppf adjusted weight
Note: The adjusted weight is used instead of the plain weight
because it represents the whole string better than the plain
weight. The plain pipe weight can be used for tubular as
casing or tubing which dont have tool joints.

Figure 2 5DP S-135 Specification

Stuck Depth (ft) = (735,294 x 19.8 x 23.52) (50,000)


Stuck Depth (ft) = 6,784 ft
Based on this calculation, the drill string is stuck at the BHA.

Figure 3 Stuck Location (Stuck at BHA)

Reference book:
Formulas and Calculations for
Drilling, Production and Workover, Second Edition

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