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Proper bit design improves penetration rate in abrasive horizontal wells

Authors :
Gentges, Richard J.
Source :
The Oil and Gas Journal. August 9, 1993, Vol. 91 Issue 32, p39, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Overall drilling penetration rates nearly tripled, and drill bit life nearly doubled compared to conventional bits when specially designed natural diamond and polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits were used during [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Gas transmission industry -- Equipment and supplies
Gas industry -- Equipment and supplies
Bits (Drilling and boring) -- Design and construction -- Equipment and supplies
ANR Pipeline Co. -- Equipment and supplies

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00301388
Volume :
91
Issue :
32
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Oil and Gas Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.14220296

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