Casing Properties

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Minimum yield strength per API 5CT

Expected maximum internal pressure

Backup pressure (annular fluid)

Typical: 1.1 for production, 1.25 for gas wells

API 5CT Burst Formula

  • Uses Barlow's formula with 0.875 wall factor
  • Accounts for manufacturing tolerance
  • Based on minimum yield strength

Burst Analysis Results

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Common Casing Burst Ratings

Size Weight Grade Burst (psi)
7"26 lb/ftN-806,340
9-5/8"47 lb/ftN-806,870
9-5/8"53.5 lb/ftP-11010,900
13-3/8"68 lb/ftN-805,020

Formula Reference

API Burst Pressure (Barlow's Formula)

P_burst = (0.875 x 2 x Y_min x t) / OD Where: P_burst = Internal yield pressure (psi) 0.875 = Wall thickness tolerance factor (12.5% reduction) Y_min = Minimum yield strength (psi) t = Nominal wall thickness (in) OD = Outside diameter (in)

Safety Factor Calculation

SF = P_burst / (P_internal - P_external) Net Internal Pressure = P_internal - P_external Design Requirement: SF >= Design Factor (typically 1.1)

Casing Weight Estimate

Weight (lb/ft) = 10.68 x (OD - t) x t Where dimensions are in inches