Document No.: Rev.

Engineering Memo OP-J-002 0

Issued By: Reviewed By: Regarding: Date::

Recommended Jar Hole Size and
J.James J.James April 18, 2017
Drilling Hours
Reference Drawings or Documents:
ECN-J-112
The table below recommends the maximum hole size for jars in both vertical and inclined holes.
Tool Max Hole Size Max Hole Size
Size Vertical Drilling Inclined or Horizontal Drilling
(in) (in) (in)
3.12 6 1/4 7 7/8
3.50 6 1/4 7 7/8
3.75 6 1/4 7 7/8
4.75 7 7/8 8 3/4
5.25 8 3/4 10 5/8
6.25 10 5/8 10 5/8
6.50 10 5/8 12 1/4
6.62 10 5/8 12 1/4
6.75 12 1/4 12 1/4
8.00 17 1/2 20
9.00 17 1/2 26
9.50 26 30

The graph below is intended to be a general guideline for maximum recommended rotating hours
for a drilling jar before maintenance. It is recommended that the jar be serviced as soon as
possible following any period of heavy jarring.

DRILLING JAR HOURS BEFORE SERVICE

400
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED HOURS BEFORE

350 DO NOT EXCEED 400 HRS

300
SERVICE

250

200

150

100
50 75 100 125 150 175 200
ROTARY SPEED (RPM)

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