During drilling or cementing operations, drilling fluid or cement slurries may be lost into the permeable or cavernous formations. This is called lost circulation. Treatment of lost circulation has become an important aspect of a successfully constructing a well. Pumping in lost circulation treatment material (LCM) while controlling bottom hole pressure and temperature requires a complete understanding of the hydraulic and thermal conditions in the wellbore.
The software has been developed to assist in the design of drilling, cementing, or well treatment operations where lost circulation is present. The simulator models the fluid displacement process with a planned pumping schedule, different loss conditions, and any annular filling operations.