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Monday, 18 November 2024
MD and TVP
Because wells are not always drilled vertically, there may be two "depths" for every given point in a wellbore: the measured depth (MD) measured along the path of the borehole, and the true vertical depth (TVD), the vertical distance between the datum and the point of interest. In perfectly vertical wells, the TVD equals the MD; otherwise, the TVD is less than the MD measured from the same datum.
Simply put, MD is the total distance travelled by the drill bit from the surface of the well to a specific point along the borehole. It is essentially the length of the wellbore, measured along its path, regardless of any deviations or curves the borehole might take.
The Distinction between MD and True Vertical Depth (TVD)
MD is distinct from True Vertical Depth (TVD), which is the vertical distance between the surface and the specific point in the wellbore. TVD represents the actual depth below the surface, taking into account any deviations or curves in the wellbore.
MDHIP = MWHIP +TVP * DENSITY
Friday, 18 October 2024
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
1) Std Ideal Liq Vol Flow (standard input on Aspen Hysys)
Volumetric flow is calculated based on ideal mixing of pure component ideal densities at 60 °F (15 °C).2) Liq Vol Flow @Std Cond
Volumetric flow is calculated rigorously at the standard reference state for volumetric flow rates, and reflects non-ideal mixing effects.
3) Actual Volume Flow (not a direct input in Aspen Hysys)
Volumetric flow is calculated rigorously at the flowing conditions of the stream (i.e., at stream T and P).