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WATER JET CONFERENCE - Waterjet Technology Association

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"CE" Values<br />

Numerous observations have been made on a variety of different deposited<br />

materials, from the standpoints of surface bonding, internal bonding, material strength,<br />

hardness, lamination susceptibility, and impact failure. To the best of this author's<br />

knowledge, none of these data have been refined or observed under controlled conditions.<br />

Nevertheless, certain obvious relationships appear to hold. For example, barium sulfate is<br />

obviously harder and more tenacious than calcium carbonate; and calcium carbonate is<br />

more tenacious and harder than a complex deposit consisting of hydrocarbons, fine<br />

silicates, water scales, and so on. Therefore based on more than casual observation and<br />

data accumulated for over a decade, a Table showing Estimated Hydronic Energy values<br />

("CE") was developed.<br />

Table No. 1 shows these values and their relationship to plugging materials<br />

commonly found in oilwells. The numbers shown have been in use for about 2-1/ 2 years<br />

and have generated successful operating rates. Specific evidence for the correctness of<br />

these values is not available and needs to be developed.<br />

Efficiency<br />

The "E f" ratios discussed are for true water-like fluids with an "e" value ranging<br />

from 8.3 to 8.7 with no suspended solids. It is obvious from inspection of Equation (5)<br />

that any increase in "W" may result in an increase in Impact values. Increasing "W” by<br />

means of suspended solids will result in different "E f" values for similar operating<br />

conditions. Here again, thorough exploration has not yet been conducted, at least within<br />

this author's knowledge.<br />

"N" Values<br />

As shown in Table No. 2, the values for "N" are known for a very narrow jet<br />

diameter ("D") range; 0.029" to 0.033". The size restriction was because of the planned<br />

use of multiple jets and the economic requirements of horsepower. Work with additional<br />

jet sizes would increase the useful value of the data presented herein.<br />

CONCLUSIONS<br />

Assuming that Equation (14) is reasonably accurate, Table No. 2 was developed<br />

to suggest how the linear travel rate could be applied to given situations. Review of Table<br />

No. 2 shows that certain values listed yield large equipment sizes and costs that may be<br />

uneconomic. It is suggested that the information contained herein be utilized to further<br />

investigate the theories presented and verify the relationships.<br />

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS<br />

This author was employed by DownHole Services, Incorporated during the time<br />

some of the relationships were developed. Some of the concepts were conceived through<br />

the joint efforts of the author and technical staff at DownHole. This author is indebted to<br />

the management of DownHole's successor company for making certain data available.<br />

This author is also indebted to Dr. Glenn Howells, without whose encouragement and aid<br />

this paper might not have been written.<br />

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