Precise casing-wear prediction is important for improving well integrity and longevity, while simultaneously making casing designs more cost-effective. Currently, there are no known and commonly accepted guidelines available in the industry. Several studies have been presented in literature over the past couple of decades that proposed various methods for estimating the downhole wear in casings. However, the results of all such efforts have been mixed.
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