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Questions#4

1- Following data are gathered from a drill-off test; determine:


• Bit threshold weight
• Relationship between ROP and drilling parameters
• Best combination of WOB and RPM

Depth=10000 ft

E=30x 106 psi

Adp=5.275 sq.in

ROP is determined by following relationship:

𝑳 ∆𝑾𝑶𝑩 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎.𝟐𝟒 𝒇𝒕 𝟖𝟔𝟒 𝒇𝒕


𝑹𝑶𝑷 = 𝟎. 𝟗𝟓 𝑬𝑨 ∆𝒕
= 𝟎. 𝟗𝟓 𝟑𝟎×𝟏𝟎𝟔×𝟓.𝟐𝟕𝟓 ∆𝒕
= ( )
∆𝒕 𝒉𝒓
= ( )
∆𝒕 𝒉𝒓

E=young modulus (30x106 for steel)

A=cross sectional are of most elastic element of drill string

L=depth

WOB Test#1 ∆t ROP Test#2 ∆t ROP


(Klbs) (RPM=150) (Sec) (ft/hr) (RPM=100) (Sec) (ft/hr)
Elapsed Elapsed
Time Time
(seconds) (seconds)
74

70 52 52 16.615 54 54 16

66 105 53 16.302 114 60 14.4

62 160 55 15.709 180 66 13.091

58 218 58 14.897 253 73 11.836

54 281 63 13.714 334 81 10.667

50 352 71 12.169 424 90 9.6

46 432 80 10.8 525 101 8.5545


100

y = 0.2474x - 0.0329
ROP (ft/s)

RPM=150
10
RPM=100
y = 0.3068x - 5.7729
Linear (RPM=150)
Linear (RPM=100)

1
1 10 100
WOB (klbs)

a)

ROP=K.WOBa.RPMb →log(ROP)=log(K)+a log(WOB) + b log(RPM)

Log(K)+b log(RPM)=constant @ constant RPM=bit threshold

RPM=100

ROP=0 →WOB=19 klbs

RPM=150

ROP=0 →WOB=0 klbs

b) ROP=K.WOBa.RPMb →log(ROP)=log(K)+a log(WOB) + b log(RPM)

a=(0.24+0.3)/2=0.27

b=log(11.836/14.897)/log(100/150)=0.567

15.709=K x 620.27 x 1500.567 →K=0.3

ROP=0.3 x WOB0.27 x RPM0.567

c) WOB=60 klbs (founder point 66 klbs), RPM=150

2- Is ROP a valid criterion for comparison of two similar bit performances in two different
wells? Explain.
No. because ROP is function of formation properties, mud properties, drilling parameters.
To compare ROP of two same bits at different wells, the abovementioned factors also
should be same at two wells.

3- According to following chart (drilling 17-1/2” hole section in Aj. Formation), even though
TRQ decreased at 933 m-1049 m, ROP increased slightly, why?

30.0 350

25.0 300

250
20.0 ROP
200
15.0 WOB
150
TQ
10.0
100 MSE
5.0 50

0.0 0
400.000 600.000 800.000 1000.000 1200.000 1400.000 1600.000 1800.000

4- How RPM and WOB would affect TF?

Increasing RPM at constant ROP increases bit tilt and steerability, formation property
contrast also affects this angle.

Toolface orientation follows the average torque signal closely. In some formations, after
decreasing WOB, toolface will not return to its original value (hystersis) due to trapped
torque in the string. In practice, the driller can make minor shifts in toolface orientation
by changing downhole WOB, which alters the reactive torque.
5- Why CMT drill out should be performed with low ROP? Suggest parameters for drill out
CMT plug inside 9-5/8” casing. Cement strength increase from top. Sometimes due to
low WOC and low quality of materials, cement strength is very low (like slurry) which
is called green cement. Strength of cement slurries suddenly increases under high
shear rate and temperature, which is called RAS (right angle strength), so drilling out
with high RPM may increase the possibility of flash set of cement which may cause
stuck pipe or nozzle(s) plugging.
6- How does H.S.I change vs. depth? How it could be increased? Normally H.S.I decreases
by increasing depth due to decreasing flow rate by driller to prevent high SPP.
7- During a normal drilling operation which group of cutters will be eroded faster? Why?
8- Suggest bit designs for following condition:
a) Case#1
- Abrasive sand formation
- Uniform cutters wear
- ROP is top priority
- Directional drilling to reach a target at 4000 m.TVD, 3000 m H.D.
- There are Cherty veins distributed in the formation (30%)
- Dip angle=30, strike=200°

High cutter density (especially on nose and shoulder)

Small size cutter (13mm)

Medium to long profile (high ROP→lower durability)

Short gage length to increase steerability

Using high grade PCD or TSP due to presence of chert

Reinforced gage due to abrasiveness of formation

Low size cutter to


increase stability
Decreased outer
cutters size and
increased cutter
density for
uniform cutter
wear

b) Case#2
- Soft Marl formation
- Vertical well
- Dip angle=15°
- Bit balling up problem according to offset wells

Large cutter size (19 mm)


Large gage length with higher stability

Low back-rake angle to increase DOC (5°-10°)

Higher junk slot area and higher blades height

Optimized nozzles placement

9- How could we increase stability of a bit with short gage and low cone angle?

Using spiral blade

Modifying side rake angle

Using anti-whirling characteristics.

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