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Length of Pipe Hanging in Well is essential in calculating all other values required in drilling. Check FAQs
LWell=Lcρsρm
LWell - Length of Pipe Hanging in Well?Lc - Lower Section of Drill String Length?ρs - Mass Density of Steel?ρm - Density of Drilling Mud?

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15.9844Edit=2.97Edit7750Edit1440Edit
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Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
LWell=Lcρsρm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LWell=2.977750kg/m³1440kg/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LWell=2.9777501440
Next Step Evaluate
LWell=15.984375m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
LWell=15.9844m

Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression Formula Elements

Variables
Length of Pipe Hanging in Well
Length of Pipe Hanging in Well is essential in calculating all other values required in drilling.
Symbol: LWell
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lower Section of Drill String Length
Lower Section of Drill String Length that is in Compression depends on the density of the drilling mud, length of pipe in well and mass density of steel.
Symbol: Lc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass Density of Steel
Mass Density of Steel varies based on the alloying constituents but usually ranges between 7,750 and 8,050 kg/m3.
Symbol: ρs
Measurement: Mass ConcentrationUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Drilling Mud
Density of Drilling Mud considering a steel drilling pipe hanging in an oil well.
Symbol: ρm
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Length of Pipe Hanging in Well

​Go Length of Pipe Hanging in Well given Tension on Vertical Drill String
LWell=(Tρs[g]As)+z
​Go Length of Pipe Hanging in Well given Effective Tension
LWell=((Te(ρs-ρm)[g]As+z))
​Go Length of Pipe Hanging in Well given Vertical Force at Bottom End of Drill String
LWell=fzρm[g]As

Other formulas in Hydrostatics category

​Go Tension on Vertical Drill String
T=ρs[g]As(LWell-z)
​Go Mass Density of Steel for Tension on Vertical Drill String
ρs=T[g]As(LWell-z)
​Go Coordinate measured Downward from Top given Tension on Vertical Drill String
z=-((Tρs[g]As)-LWell)
​Go Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe given Tension on Vertical Drill String
As=Tρs[g](LWell-z)

How to Evaluate Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression?

Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression evaluator uses Length of Pipe Hanging in Well = (Lower Section of Drill String Length*Mass Density of Steel)/Density of Drilling Mud to evaluate the Length of Pipe Hanging in Well, Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression when pressures on (vertical) drill string walls are in equilibrium and contribute no vertical force. Length of Pipe Hanging in Well is denoted by LWell symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression, enter Lower Section of Drill String Length (Lc), Mass Density of Steel s) & Density of Drilling Mud m) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression

What is the formula to find Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression?
The formula of Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression is expressed as Length of Pipe Hanging in Well = (Lower Section of Drill String Length*Mass Density of Steel)/Density of Drilling Mud. Here is an example- 15.98438 = (2.97*7750)/1440.
How to calculate Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression?
With Lower Section of Drill String Length (Lc), Mass Density of Steel s) & Density of Drilling Mud m) we can find Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression using the formula - Length of Pipe Hanging in Well = (Lower Section of Drill String Length*Mass Density of Steel)/Density of Drilling Mud.
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Pipe Hanging in Well?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Pipe Hanging in Well-
  • Length of Pipe Hanging in Well=(Tension on Vertical Drill String/(Mass Density of Steel*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe))+Coordinate measured Downward from TopOpenImg
  • Length of Pipe Hanging in Well=((Effective Tension/((Mass Density of Steel-Density of Drilling Mud)*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe)+Coordinate measured Downward from Top))OpenImg
  • Length of Pipe Hanging in Well=Vertical Force at Bottom end of Drill String/(Density of Drilling Mud*[g]*Cross Section Area of Steel in Pipe)OpenImg
Can the Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression be negative?
Yes, the Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression?
Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Pipe Hanging given Lower Section of Drill String Length in Compression can be measured.
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