Refer to this article in SPE's Journal of Petroleum Technology dated 1 Dec 2020: "Data Analytics and Physics-Based Simulation Enable Bit, Motor, and BHA Combination" Abstract: Today, drill bits and mud motor issues can account for more than half of the reasons for pulling out of hole …
References
Directional Drilling Reference Videos
Here are two videos that may be helpful regarding the basics of directional drilling. The presenter is George Armistead, a Drilling Engineering Instructor at Armistead Drilling Engineering, LLC. Videos explain the background material including equations and geometry concepts …
Problems with the Website: Update
23 September update of the 22 August post: The website performance issues have been resolved. The site is fully operational for teams to access the guidelines and to register for the 2020-2021 competition. You also have access to the blog for information and your comments. There …
