Design and Exploitation Problems of Drill String in Directional Drilling.docVIP

Acta Montanistica Slovaca Ro?ník 9 (2004), ?íslo 3, 152-155 Design and Exploitation Problems of Drill String in Directional Drilling Stanislaw Bednarz1 Abstract Drill string design for directional drilling requires accounting for a number of factors. First, types and expected values of loads should be determined. Then, elements of the drill string should be so selected as to enable realization of the plan at specified loads. Some of additional factors, e. g. purchase, exploitation cost, geological conditions in the bore-hole, washing of the bore-hole, stability, trajectory, rig parameters, accuracy of gauges, pumps parameters remain in conflict. Drill pipes are made of rolled pipes, upset and welded with tool joints to 9,5 m long; the shorter ones can be made of hot forged rods. Exploitation requirements, being a result of practical experience supported by theoretical and laboratory analyses should be a part of syllabuses of technical staff educational programs. Apart from designing the string, it is also vital to lower the risk of a drilling failure. The significance of these aspects seems to be unquestionable. Key words: Design and Exploitation Problems of Drill String, Introduction Owing to the dependence of efficiency of a project realization on the rational exploitation of pipes, drill string requires much care on the part of the drilling contractor and the crew. Some of additional factors, e.g. purchase , exploitation, geological conditions in the bore-hole, washing of the bore-hole, stability, trajectory, rig parameters, accuracy of gauges, pumps parameters are mutually exclusive. For instance, the requirements for bore-hole washing and pressure pump restrictions may suggest using the 5-1/2” instead of 4-1/2” diameters; however, the price, weight of the pipes and space needed may speak for the smaller ones. Therefore, one should consider in which horizontal drilling conditions,