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Core bit design reduces mud invasion, improves ROP

Journal Article · · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)
OSTI ID:7002989
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Security DBS, Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
  2. Security DBS, Brussels (Belgium)
A recently developed core bit reduces fluid invasion in the cut core by minimizing the exposure to the drilling fluid and by increasing the rate of penetration (ROP). A high ROP during coring is one of the major factors in reducing mud filtrate invasion in cores. This new low-invasion polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) core bit was designed to achieve a higher ROP than conventional PDC core bits without detriment to the cutting structure. The paper describes the bit and its operation, results of lab tests, fluid dynamics, and results of field tests.
OSTI ID:
7002989
Journal Information:
Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:32; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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