A case history of polycrystalline diamond compact bit performance in the Tuscaloosa Trend

Conference · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5362967

Talbot, K J; Lynch, B W; Moore, S O

This case history documents the performance of Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) bits relative to conventional roller cone and natural diamond bits in drilling a deep (14,500 ft - 18,000 ft) shalechalk sequence in 65 wells in the Tuscaloosa Trend of South Louisiana. PDC bits were used on rotary for drilling this sequence with varying degrees of success in conjunction with four different drilling programs. Included are discussions on variables which affected the performance of the PDC bits studied. Data presented originates from company bit records and photographs compiled during normal field operations.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co.
• OSTI ID: 5362967
• Report Number(s): CONF-8310121-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE11944
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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