Published 1987 | Version v1
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Preliminary field test results of diamond-enhanced inserts for three-cone rock bits

Creators

  • 1. Theiss Drilling Co.

Description

Increased penetration rate accompanied with longer life have always been primary objectives of both rock bit manufacturers and drilling contractors. Tungsten carbide inserts have been used in rock bits for over 30 years and are a mature technology. Synthetic diamond insert technology may prove to be the next step in three-cone rock bit performance. This paper reviews the design and laboratory testing of diamond enhanced gage inserts with an emphasis on field performance. The impact of this technology on bit life, penetration rate, and drilling costs will also be discussed

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Imprint Place
Richardson, TX (USA)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the Society of Petroleum Engineers drilling conference
Journal Page Range
p. 567-578.

Conference

Title
IADC/SPE drilling conference.
Dates
15-18 Mar 1987.
Place
New Orleans, LA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18072590
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; DIAMONDS; DRILL BITS; FIELD TESTS; LIFETIME; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MECHANICAL TESTS; OPERATION; PERFORMANCE; ROCK DRILLING; ROCK MECHANICS; SPECIFICATIONS; TUNGSTEN CARBIDES; WEAR RESISTANCE; WELLS
Descriptors DEC
CARBIDES; CARBON; CARBON COMPOUNDS; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS; ELEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; MACHINING; MATERIALS DRILLING; MATERIALS TESTING; MECHANICS; MINERALS; NONMETALS; TESTING; TOOLS; TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS; TUNGSTEN COMPOUNDS