Course Objectives:
The course is designed to introduce the student to the selection and operation of drilling bits. The course emphasized in various bit types available , criteria for selecting the best bit for a given situation, standard methods for evaluating dull bits, factors affecting bit wear and drilling speed, optimization of bit weight and rotary speed.
Course Outline:
- Bit Types
- Rolling Cutter Bits
- Polycrystalline Diamond Bits
- Standard classification of Bits
- Rock Removal Mechanisms
- Wedging
- Scraping & grinding
- Erosion by find Jet action Crushing or percussion
- Torsion or twisting
- Failure Mechanisms of Rolling Cutter Bits
- Bit Selection and Evaluation
- Grading Tooth Wear
- Grading Bearing Wear
- Abnormal Bit Wear
- Advanced Drilling Courses
- Factors Affecting Tooth Wear
- Effect of Tooth High on Rate of Tooth wear
- Effect of Rotary speed on Rats of tooth Wear
- Factors Affecting Bearing Wear
- Terminating a Bit Run
- Factors Affecting penetration Rate Bit Type
- Formation characteristics
- Drilling fluid properties
- Operating Conditions
- Bit Tooth Wear Bit Hydraulics
- Penetration rate equation
- Bit operation
Who Can Benefit
Drilling engineer, drilling supervisors, senior engineers and team leaders in drilling engineers / operations