# Drilling Drilling Hydraulics

> Sub-skill of drilling: Drilling Hydraulics (+5).

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/drilling-drilling-hydraulics` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/drilling-drilling-hydraulics`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/drilling-drilling-hydraulics/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/drilling-drilling-hydraulics

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# Drilling Hydraulics (+5)

## Drilling Hydraulics


```python
# Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD)
ECD = MW + (delta_P_annular / (0.052 * TVD))

# Pressure Loss in Annulus
delta_P = (L * rho * v**2) / (25.8 * (Dh - Dp))

# Bit Hydraulics
HHP = (Q * delta_P_bit) / 1714
HSI = HHP / area_bit
```

## Rate of Penetration


```python
# Bourgoyne-Young Model
ROP = K * exp(a1 + sum(ai * xi))

# Mechanical Specific Energy
MSE = (WOB / area_bit) + (2 * pi * RPM * T) / (60 * area_bit * ROP)
```

## Torque and Drag (Soft String Model)


```python
T = T0 + mu * N * L   # Torque
F = F0 + mu * N * L   # Drag (+ for pulling, - for slack off)
# N is normal force, mu is friction factor
```

## Well Control


```python
# Kill Mud Weight
KMW = original_MW + (SIDPP / (0.052 * TVD))

# Maximum Allowable Annular Surface Pressure
MAASP = (fracture_gradient - MW) * 0.052 * shoe_TVD

# Kick Tolerance
KT = (FG - MW_current) * shoe_TVD / depth_total
```

## Example: ECD Calculation


```python
def calculate_ecd(
    mud_weight_ppg: float,
    annular_pressure_loss_psi: float,
    tvd_ft: float
) -> float:
    """
    Calculate Equivalent Circulating Density.

    Args:

*See sub-skills for full details.*

## Example: Parameter Validation


```python
def validate_drilling_parameters(params: dict) -> None:
    """Validate drilling parameters are within safe ranges."""
    if params['mud_weight'] < params['pore_pressure']:
        raise ValueError("Mud weight below pore pressure — kick risk!")
    if params['mud_weight'] > params['fracture_gradient']:
        raise ValueError("Mud weight above fracture gradient — losses risk!")
    if params['wob'] > params['bit_rating']:
        raise ValueError("WOB exceeds bit rating")
```