Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Modeling by mathematical expression
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-16
2009-06-30
Frejd, Russell (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Modeling by mathematical expression
C703S010000, C702S011000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555414
ABSTRACT:
A method for estimating the CCS for a rock in the depth of cut zone of a subterranean formation which is to be drilled using a drilling fluid is disclosed. An UCS is determined for a rock in the depth of cut zone. A change in the strength of the rock due to applied stresses imposed on the rock during drilling is calculated which includes estimating the ΔPP. The CCS for the rock in the depth of cut zone is calculated by adding the estimated change in strength to the UCS. The present invention calculates the ΔPP in accordance with Skempton theory where impermeable rock or soil has a change in pore volume due to applied loads or stresses while fluid flow into and out of the rock or soil is substantially non-existent. CCS may be calculated for deviated wellbores and to account for factors such as wellbore profile, stress raisers, bore diameter, and mud weight utilizing correction factors derived using computer modeling and using a baseline formula for determining an uncorrected value for CCS.
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Calhoun William Malcolm
Ewy Russell Thomas
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Crowell & Moring LLP
Frejd Russell
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