Drill Collar Roller Reaers

Drill Pipe
Stabilizers

Purpose of BHA HWDP

Types of BHA Keyset whipers

Subs
Types of Drill Collar

Wieght of DC

Recommended makeup torques

physical properties

selection of Drill-Collar Size and Length

DC Selection Exaples

DC Buckling

Types of Drill Collar

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Round Spiral Square

Non agnetic Drill Collar

Square

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1 Drill collars with a square cross-sectional outside profile are used to increase the stiffness of a
ncrease the stiffness of a BHA.

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1 spiral type is recommended for drilling in areas where differential pressure sticking is a problem.
2 The spiral grooves on the outside surface of these drill collars reduce the contact area between the borehole w
ng is a problem.
area between the borehole wall and the drill collars, which, in turn, decreases the sticking force.

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1 Conventional drill collars are usually made with a uniform outside diameter (OD)
2 drill collars with slip and elevator recesses are also available.
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1 Many factors affect selection of the drill-collar shape and unit weight. The most important factors are:
* Bit size
* OD of the casing that is expected to be run in the hole
* Formation dip angle and heterogeneity
* Hydraulic program (i.e., drilling-fl uid type, properties, fl ow rate, and nozzle size)
* Maximum acceptable dogleg (hole curvature)
* Required WOB
* Possibility of fi shing operations (retrieving the string if some of the elements fail and a portion of the BHA is lost in the ho

4 A design factor of approximately 1.15 to 1.20 is recommended in nearly vertical holes to ensure that the part
5 Generally, in nearly vertical holes, a higher value of the design factor is recommended for higher rotary speed
6 As the hole inclination angle increases, gravity keeps the drill collars on the lower side of the borehole, which
7 The pressure-area method suggested by some authors for calculating the required length of drill collars is not
because it does not consider the tri-axial nature of the stresses that are actually observed when the pipe is im
7a It can be shown that hydrostatic forces cannot cause buckling as long as the density of the drilling fl uid is less
7b In other words, under these conditions, the drill collars will not buckle because of hydrostatic forces, no matte
mportant factors are:

rtion of the BHA is lost in the hole)

holes to ensure that the part of the drillstring above the drill collar is under effective tension.
nded for higher rotary speeds of the drillstring and higher fl ow rates.
r side of the borehole, which results in drag forces.
d length of drill collars is not correct and therefore should not be used
observed when the pipe is immersed in the drilling fluid.
ity of the drilling fl uid is less than that of the drill-collar material.
f hydrostatic forces, no matter how deep the hole is.
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1 Assuming that the average length of one joint of drill collar is 30 ft, the required number of joints is 22.
2 Note that once the ID of the drill collars has been selected (e.g., 2 in.), the unit weight has been determined,
length of the drill collars can be found from Eq. 9.2. Selecting different IDs gives different corresponding drill-
2a For each combination of ID and drill-collar length, the corresponding pressure losses can be calculated. This c
be made in conjunction with the hydraulic program.
number of joints is 22.
eight has been determined, and consequently the
different corresponding drill-collar string lengths.
sses can be calculated. This clearly indicates that the selection of the drillstring should
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Types of Drill Pipe
Drill Pipe upsets

Drill Pipe upsets

Drill Pipe Classification

Drill Pipe Properties

Tool Joint Threads

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1 steel drillpipe (SDP)
2 aluminum drillpipe (ADP)
3 titanium drillpipe (TDP).
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1 internal-upset (IU)
2 external-upset (EU)
3 internal-and-external-upset (IEU)
 Drill Pipe can be classified by

OD Size Wall thickness Steel Grade Length Ran

DP Classes

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Length Ranges
The API standard drillpipe sizes include 2 3/8 in., 2 7/8 in., 3 ½ in., 4 in., 4 ½ in., 5 in., 5 ½ in., and 6 5/8 in.
n., and 6 5/8 in.

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Range 1: 16–25 ft
Range 2: 27–30 ft
Range 3: 38–45 ft
the drillpipe most commonly used is Range 2

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1 · Extra-hole
· Wide-open
· Slimhole
· Full-hole
· Internal-flush

2 the mechanical properties of tool joints shall not be lower than the minimum values as specifi ed below:
· Minimum yield strength: 120,000 psi
· Minimum tensile strength: 140,000 psi
ecifi ed below:
1. Imposes required weight on the bit
2. Transmits rotary motion from the kelly to the drill bit
3. Provides a two way fluid conduit from the rig to the drill bit
4. Medium to lower and raise the drill bit in the hole
5. Stabilizes the bottom hole assembly (BHA) and minimizes vibrations
6. Permits pressure and formation fluid testing through the drillstring
7. Allows through-pipe running of formation evaluation tools when they can not be run in the open hole
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Junk Sub

Shock sub

Buper Sub
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Lifting Sub

X-O subs
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There are two solutions for connecting all the components of the drill string. Either the same thread must be used
or adapters must be sandwiched in: crossover sub, X sub or just sub. The drilling contractor needs the widest rang
motors, stabilizers, etc.
me thread must be used -this is impossible due to the wide variety of nominal dimensions-
needs the widest range possible of subs to cope with all changes in drill collars,

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