Classwork/HW#5 Drilling Bits

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Q1: List the features of the ideal drilling bit.

Ans.
1. High drilling rate

2. Long life

3. Drill full-gauge, straight hole

4. Moderate cost.

Q2: Explain the different failure mechanisms used by the drilling bits.
Ans. Shearing failure :
1 _ PDC cutters are used to shear the rock with Continuous scraping motion.
2 _ Shear failure will also occur when using Aggressive roller cone bits.
Compressive failure :
1 _ Roller cones are designed to crush the rock.
2 _ Compressive failure might occur when using a Dull PDC.

Q3: List the different types of fix cutter bits.

Ans.

Fix cutter bit :

1_P.D.C.
2_Daimond:
a_ natural Diamond.
b _ T. S. P.
c _ impregnated Diamond.

Q4: Describe the features of the Tungsten Carbide Insert bit.

Ans.
1- Long life cutting structure in hard rocks
2- Hemispherical inserts for very hard rocks
3- Larger and more pointed inserts for softer rock
Classwork/HW#5 Drilling Bits
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4- Can handle high bit weights and high RPM

Q5: Given below is the IADC code for two different bits, Explain the characteristics of each
bit.

225G
737W
Ans. 225G :
2 = milled tooth bits.
2 = slightly soft formation.
5 = sealed roller bearing gage protected.
G = Gage / body protection.
737W :
7 = Tungsten Carbide Insert bits.
3 = medium formation.
7 = sealed friction bearing gage protected.
W =. Enhanced cutting structure.

Q6: When do you consider using a Natural Diamond Bit?

Ans.
1. Penetration rate of rock bit < 10 ft/hr.
2. Hole diameter < 6 inches.
3. When it is important to keep the bit and pipe in
4. The hole.
5. When bad weather precludes making trips.
6. When starting a side-tracked hole.
7. When coring.
8. When a lower cost/ft would result.

Q7: The PDC bit used for drilling of the production hole with following specifications:
Cutter Density: 45, Cutter Size: 12 mm, it has short profile and the body material is
steel.
Ans.
332S
Classwork/HW#5 Drilling Bits
Include additional worksheets with calculations for partial credits in the
event your final answer if not correct.
Due Date for submission: In the end of your group lecture