Performance Drilling
Provided by SDI, Performance Drilling Specialists
In Performance Drilling, rather than generating torque and rotation from the surface and then transmitting it to the bit via the drillstring, SDI uses a straight mud motor to generate additional torque and rotation directly above the bit, resulting in increased rate of penetration (ROP) and reduced wear on the drillstring and casing.
Once the bit manufacturer has specified the RPMs needed to properly operate the bit, the mud motor can be matched to the bit, taking into account hydraulics and the flow rate the rig is capable of generating. An MWD system may be run to monitor angle and direction. A steerable (bent) mud motor may be run to correct any deviation while still increasing ROP.
Case Study Example
“A West Texas operator needed to drill a horizontal well in the Cline Shale. Previous attempts had taken 30 days or longer and required sliding more than 30% of the time. By utilizing a properly-stabilized BHA and the Down Hole Vibrating (DHV) Tool, the operator was able to accomplish a similar well in less than 25 days while sliding less than 17% of the time.”
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