Considering the requirements for the directional challenge, BHGE have designed a new 1.25” diameter bit for the 2019 competition. The length has been further reduced to 1.25” to help achieve higher build rates (teams can add a sub to make it 2” if needed). Please download the spec sheet for details and new features.
How soon will the bits be available? If a team requests a drill bit from DSATS immediately after the list of teams advancing to Phase II has been published, when can they expect to receive the bit?
Correction …………
The bit is expected to ship from Houston in March, not the first of April. Two bits, not one bit, will be provided to each team. You must evaluate your system’s capabilities with the DSATS bit versus the risk of wear or damage to the bit. A new bit will not be provided for the final test.
Note that most teams purchase or build bits to test their rig, the controls and the control algorithms prior to the main test.