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Perf-cluster designer

Limited-entry diversion screening. Solves per-cluster rate split that equalises (Δp_perf + local stress bias) across clusters at the shared stage rate, and reports the limited-entry verdict against the target Δp_perf [psi].

Stage inputs

Industry rule of thumb: ≥ 500 psi minimum across all clusters for limited-entry uniformity.

Summary
Common head [psi]
3744
Min Δp_perf [psi]
3444
Max Δp_perf [psi]
3744
Share CV [-]
0.017
✓ Limited-entry achieved
Clusters
IDPerfs [#]Diam [in]Cd [-]Stress bias [psi]Rate [bpm]q/perf [bpm]Δp_perf [psi]Share [%]
27.224.537374434.0
26.674.445359433.3
26.114.351344432.6
Recommended perf count

Floor-rounded number of perfs per cluster to keep Δp_perf at or above the target at a uniform per-cluster rate. Inverts the orifice equation: n = q · √(0.2369·ρ/Δp) / (D²·Cd).

16 perfs / cluster
Plug-and-perf vs sliding-sleeve

Side-by-side rollup of cost, time, and effective entry points for a typical lateral. Lower $/effective entry wins.

plug-and-perf
Total cost$895,500
Days on location9.0
$/stage$17,910
Effective entries210.0
$/effective entry$4,264
Pump $562,500 · Non-pump $108,000 · Consumables $225,000
sliding-sleeve
Total cost$1,252,500
Days on location6.0
$/stage$25,050
Effective entries47.5
$/effective entry$26,368
Pump $562,500 · Non-pump $90,000 · Consumables $600,000
Recommended: plug-and-perf
Savings: $22,104 per effective entry