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Method for detecting drilling events from measuremt while drilling sensors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7041664
This patent describes a method for determining subsurface conditions encountered by a drill bit while drilling a borehole. It comprises: during the drilling process, determining rate of penetration and generation a signal indicative thereof; during the drilling process, determining downhole torque and generating a signal indicative thereof; in response to signals indicative of rate of penetration and downhole torque, generating an indication of the occurrence of a subsurface condition selected from the group comprising high formation porosity, a damaged bit bearing and the development of an undergauge bit.
Assignee:
Anadrill, Inc., Sugar Land, TX
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4876886
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-176826A
OSTI ID:
7041664
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English