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Effects of thermal and mechanical loading on PDC bit life

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5418002
Results of numerical analyses to determine the effects of thermal and mechanical and loading on the integrity of polycrystalline-diamond-compact (PDC) cutters during deep-hole drilling are presented. Cutter-temperature distributions for several drilling environments are combined with the appropriate mechanical cutting loads to predict stress distributions for the study of cutter wear mechanisms. A discussion of wear mechanisms acting on the cutting structure is presented. Suggestions based on these analyses are presented for the operation of PDC bits to increase bit life in hard, abrasive rock drilling. Microstructural design considerations for the cemented carbide that supports the diamond layer are also discussed.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs.
OSTI ID:
5418002
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN SDENE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English