Course Objectives:

The course is designed to introduce the student to the selection and operation of drilling bits. The course emphasized in various bit types available , criteria for selecting the best bit for a given situation, standard methods for evaluating dull bits, factors affecting bit wear and drilling speed, optimization of bit weight and rotary speed.

    Course Outline:

•  Bit Types
• Rolling Cutter Bits    
• Polycrystalline Diamond Bits
• Standard classification of Bits
•  Rock Removal Mechanisms
• Wedging
•  Scraping & grinding
• Erosion by find Jet action Crushing or percussion
• Torsion or twisting
• Failure Mechanisms of Rolling Cutter Bits
•  Bit Selection and Evaluation
• Grading Tooth Wear
•  Grading Bearing Wear
•  Abnormal Bit Wear
• Advanced Drilling Courses
• Factors Affecting Tooth Wear
• Effect of Tooth High on Rate of Tooth wear
• Effect of Rotary speed on Rats of tooth Wear
•  Factors Affecting Bearing Wear
•  Terminating a Bit Run
• Factors Affecting penetration Rate Bit Type
•  Formation characteristics
• Drilling fluid properties
•  Operating Conditions
• Bit Tooth Wear Bit Hydraulics
• Penetration rate equation
•   Bit operation

Who Can Benefit

• Drilling engineer, drilling supervisors, senior engineers and team leaders in drilling engineers / operations