PDC bits: What`s needed to meet tomorrow`s challenge

Conference · Sat Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:372454

Warren, T M; Sinor, L A

When polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits were introduced in the mid-1970s they showed tantalizingly high penetration rates in laboratory drilling tests. Single cutter tests indicated that they had the potential to drill very hard rocks. Unfortunately, 20 years later we`re still striving to reach the potential that these bits seem to have. Many problems have been overcome, and PDC bits have offered capabilities not possible with roller cone bits. PDC bits provide the most economical bit choice in many areas, but their limited durability has hampered their application in many other areas.

• OSTI ID: 372454
• Report Number(s): CONF-940879-; TRN: IM9641%%531
• Resource Relation: Conference: Centennial petroleum engineering symposium of the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK (United States), 29-31 Aug 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994; Related Information: Is Part Of The University of Tulsa centennial petroleum engineering symposium: Proceedings. Future petroleum technology -- Vision 2020; PB: 531 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
OIL WELLS
WELL DRILLING
NATURAL GAS WELLS
DRILL BITS
SERVICE LIFE
PERFORMANCE
MATERIALS TESTING