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Tricone bit selection using sonic logs

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6277455
Formation hardness and compressive strength are shown to correlate with calculated shear travel time. This has lead to the development of a correlation between economic roller cone bit selection and calculated shear travel time. Upper and lower shear travel time limits are then placed on steel tooth and tungsten carbide bits to minimize the cost per foot of drilling given formations.
Research Organization:
Amoco Production Co.
OSTI ID:
6277455
Report Number(s):
CONF-8409104-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE13256
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English