Laboratory drilling performance of PDC bits

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15617-PA· OSTI ID:6905304

Warren, T M; Armagost, W K

A laboratory study of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit designs has generated data that given an insight into PDC-bit performance in the field. The tests reviewed in this paper include those for rate of penetration (ROP), torque response, hydraulic energy sensitivity, balling tendency, dull-bit performance, and bit performance after the removal of selected cutters. A total of four bit designs was tested. The designs included flat-faced profiles and parabolic profiles.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co., Tulsa, OK (US)
• OSTI ID: 6905304
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Drill. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN SDENE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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