Table 3 Plug breaking pressure and total loss of different LCM combinations.

From: Design and experimental study of a new hydraulic tool for lost-circulation materials (LCM) plugging while drilling

LCM combinations

Plug breaking pressure (MPa)

Total loss before plug breaks (mL)

1#

2.5

230

2#

2.5

180

3#

3.7

110

4#

4.5

50

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