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Forecasting the life of rock-bit journal bearings

Journal Article · · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/17565-PA· OSTI ID:6755585
This paper describes an analytical procedure for forecasting the life expectancy of rock-bit journal bearings. Actual performance data and reliability analyses are used to establish empirical relationships and a graphic procedure that relates the risk of bearing failure to operating parameters and drilling cost.
OSTI ID:
6755585
Journal Information:
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drilling Engineering; (USA) Vol. 5:2; ISSN SDENE; ISSN 0885-9744
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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