BHA Genera (II)l.pptVIP

BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLIES BHA - OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the minimum number of BHA changes needed in: - a slant directional well - an “S” type directional well 2. Describe what is meant by: - bit side force - fulcrum effect - pendulum effect 3. Explain the effect of drill collar stiffness in BHA design BHA - OBJECTIVES 4. Explain why minimizing the number of DCs and stabilizers is advisable in directional BHAs 5. Describe the effect of an under gauge near-bit stabilizer in: - drop-off BHAs - build-up BHAs 6. Show why an under gauge second is used in a locked BHA for tangent section 7. Describe the effect of hole washout on BHA behavior BHA - OBJECTIVES 8. Describe the effect of drilling parameters have on inclination direction with each type of BHA 9. Explain why frequent surveys is advisable when an MWD tool is available 10. Give examples of typical BHA designed to build and drop inclination at various rates Principles of Rotary BHA BHA Side Force Stiffness – BHA as a Hollow Cylinder Stiffness - Example Determine stiffness of a steel drill collar having: a) OD = 8 and ID = 2-13/16 Solution: E × I = 30.0 ×106 × p × (8.04 -2.81254) ÷ 64 = 5.9397 × 109 b) OD = 7” and ID = 2-13/16 Solution: E × I = 30.0 × 106 × p × (7.04-2.81254) ÷ 64 = 3.444 × 109 In this case, a reduction in O.D. of 12.5% (for the same I.D.) results in a reduction in stiffness of 42%! Stiffness Buckling NEUTRAL POINT (Vertical Hole) Is the point where the drill string transitions from tension to compression Needs to be kept in the BHA Drill Collars and HWDP picked up to ensure enough weight is available Neutral Point (Inclined Hole) For an inclined hole the inclination has to be taken into account. For a well at 45° only 71% of BHA weight is available in air. NEUTRAL POINT (NP) In deviated wells available WOB = (Buoyed BHA Weight) x (cos Inclination) BHA Weight in air = NEUTRAL POINT (NP) Slick Assembly – Pendulum Force If WOB = 0, only pendulum force app