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 before total depth (TD) on directional drilling wells. The complete paper presents a methodology designed for optimally matching drill bits, mud motors, and bottomhole-assembly (BHA) components for reduced failure risks and improved drilling performance.
This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper OTC 29875, “Combined Data Analytics and Physics-Based Simulation for Optimal Bit, Motor, and Bottomhole Assembly Combination,” by Samba Ba, SPE, Dmitry Belov, SPE, and Daniel Nobre, SPE, Schlumberger, et al., prepared for the 2019 Offshore Technology Conference Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, 29–31 October. The paper has not been peer reviewed. Copyright 2020 Offshore Technology Conference.
