The bit currently in use has three t2-in nozzles The driller has recorded that when the...

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The bit currently in use has three t2-in nozzles
The driller has recorded that when the 10-ibm/gal
mud is pumped at rate of 500 gal/mm pump
pressure of 3000 psig is observed and when the
pump is slowed to rate of 250 gal/mm pump
pressure of 800 psi is observed The pump is rated
at 1000 hp and has an overall efficiency of 0.9
The minimum flow rate to lift the cuttings is 240
gal/mm The maximum allowable surface pressure
is 3000 psi.

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