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

Test#1 Test#2 (RPM=100)

WOB (RPM=150)
(Klbs) Elapsed Time Elapsed Time (seconds)
(seconds)
74 0 0

70 52 54

66 105 114

62 160 180

58 218 253

54 281 334

50 352 424

46 432 525

2- Is ROP a valid criterion for comparison of two similar bit performances in two different
wells? Explain.
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
200 ROP
15.0 WOB
150 TQ
10.0 MSE
100
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?

5- Why CMT drill out should be performed with low ROP? Suggest parameters for drill out
CMT plug inside 9-5/8” casing.
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°
b) Case#2
- Soft Marl formation
- Vertical well
- Dip angle=15°
- Bit balling up problem according to offset wells
9- How could we increase stability of a bit with short gage and low cone angle?