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Bit Whirl—A New Theory of PDC Bit Failure

SPE Drilling Engineering, 1990
Summary This paper presents the results of a study showing that the most harmful polycrystalline-diamond-compact (PDC) bit vibrations can be attributed to a phenomenon called "bit whirl." During whirl, the instantaneous center of rotation moves around the face of the bit, and the bit whirls backward around the hole. Cutters on a whirling
J. Ford Brett, Thomas M. Warron, Suzanne M. Bohr   +2 more
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Advanced Coating to Mitigate PDC Cutter Thermal Degradation in PDC Bit Manufacturing

International Petroleum Technology Conference, 2022
Abstract Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) cutters on PDC drill bits are the primary cutting elements to shear and scrape the formations during drilling process. In the PDC drill bit manufacturing, PDC cutters are attached onto drill bit with silver-copper-zinc alloys by brazing process.
Jianhui Xu, Guodong David Zhan, Timothy E. Moellendick, Wenhui Jiang   +3 more
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Development of Whirl Resistant PDC Bits

Proceedings of SPE Latin America/Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, 1994
ABSTRACT The destructive effects of the dynamic forces typically induced by bit whirl have beert identified in previous works. The material presented deals with innovative design features recently developed for PDC bits which resist initiation and propagation of bit whirl.
R. I. Clayton, B. S. Ivie
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Dynamic Drilling Strategy for PDC Bits

Proceedings of SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, 1987
ABSTRACT A new mechanistic drilling model for PDC bits was presented. The model was fully explicit with physical meanings given for all constants and functions. The response of the drilling model to weight-on-bit and cutters removal and the stability of constants were tested using some field and laboratory data.
A. K. Wojtanowicz, E. Kuru
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Steel-Body PDC-Bit Technology Improves Bit Performance

Journal of Petroleum Technology, 1998
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 47815, "Steel-Body-PDC-Bit Technology Demonstrates Performance Improvements," by L.M. Smith, SPE, Security DBS; V.P. Perrin, SPE, Chevron Petroleum Technology; and R. Delwiche, SPE, Security DBS, originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Jakarta, 7-9 September.
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Laboratory Drilling Performance of PDC Bits

SPE Drilling Engineering, 1988
Summary A laboratory study of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit designs has generated data that give 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 ...
T. M. Warren, W. K. Armagost
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PDC Bit Classification According to Steerability

SPE Drilling & Completion, 2004
SummaryWith the emergence of rotary steerable systems (RSSs), the technical issue concerning bit design for a specific directional application has reappeared. Today, a bit must be specifically designed for use with a particular directional system: rotary bottomhole assembly (BHA), steerable mud motor, or RSS.
Menand, Stephane, Sellami, Hedi, Simon, C.   +2 more
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Three-Dimensional Modeling of PDC Bits

SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, 1991
ABSTRACT PDC bit modeling has historically incorporated the assumption that cutter forces are constant for a full revolution of the bit. This assumption places considerable limitations on the model's ability to simulate drilling in nonhomogeneous rock and in cases where the bit whirls.
S. M. Behr, T. M. Warren, L. A. Sinor, J. F. Brett   +3 more
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Classification of PDC Bits According to Their Steerability

Proceedings of SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, 2003
Abstract With the emergence of rotary steerable systems, the technical issue concerning the bit design for a specific directional application has reappeared. Today, a bit must be specifically designed for use with a particular directional system: rotary bottom hole assembly (BHA), steerable mud motor or rotary steerable system (RSS). The
S. Menand, H. Sellami, C. Simon
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Field Experience With PDC Bits in Northeast Texas

Proceedings of IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, 1983
Abstract In an effort to improve penetration rates of infill drilling in northeast Texas, Sun Gas Division, Sun Exploration and Production initiated a program to evaluate the performance of polycrystalline diamond cutter (PDC) bits. Numerous bit runs were made in a selected interval in an attempt to determine which style PDC bit to use ...
M. A. Arceneaux, J. L. Fielder
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