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Bit - AEC BitSelection
Bit - AEC BitSelection
Bit - AEC BitSelection
FY2001
CUSTOMER
Well Program
Summary Bit
of Predicted
Recommendations
Well Data Performance
BIT SELECTION
Geology
Influence
Rock Type
Strength
Stickiness
Abrasiveness
Parameters
Recommendation Analyze Data
Selection Process
Applications
geological knowledge is essential
enhanced selection process using offset bit records, well log
Analysis / GeoMechanics
bit selection should meet actual criteria necessary to fail
specific rock types and satisfy the cleaning requirements
Bit Selection Process - Details
Collect data
geology
offset bit records, mud logs, well logs
Analyze the proposed well plan
length of hole sections, drill out casing?
drilling fluids
directional drilling objectives
geology
Bit Selection Process (continued)
Mill-Tooth TCI
Classification
IADC IADC
Very Low Strength 1xx N/A
Low Strength 1xx - 2xx 4xx - 5xx
Medium Strength 2xx - 3xx 5xx - 6xx
High Strength 3xx 6xx - 7xx
Very High Strength N/A 8xx
Identify Opportunities for PDC
Drill Bits
Potential PDC Applications
long shale, mudstone or claystone sections
chalk, limestone, salts and anhydrite
gumbo shales with oil based mud
researched sandstone intervals
absence of hard, well cemented, angular abrasive sands
absence of chert, pyrite, quartzite
motor/turbine drilling (high RPM)
Identify Opportunities for Natural
Diamond / Impregnated Drill Bits
hard siltstones, sandstones
hard limestone, dolomite,
motor or turbine drilling (high RPM)
roller bit ROP < 6 ft/hour
roller bit footage < 50 ft per run
Economics of Bit Applications
CPF = (C + R ( t + T )) / F
•Where:
• bit cost, C, is in dollars
• rig rate, R, is in dollars per hour
• trip time, t, and rotating time, T, are in hours
• footage drilled, F, is measured in feet
Bit Selection Process - Summary
Collect all necessary offset data
Perform GeoMechanics Analysis
Identify bit types for all intervals to be drilled
Identify any PDC bit applications
Make an economic forecast
cost per foot
breakeven analysis
Select the bits
Build bit program, operating parameters, hydraulics