Wedge Deviation

Input data
Initial direction Toolface
Azimuth (deg) Dip (deg) (deg)
20 -80 40

Direction after Wedge Toolface Angle

Azimuth (deg) Dip (deg) 0⁰ Dip ↑
23.4 -79.2

6;
0.4531538935
Observations: 270⁰ 90⁰
1. Dip angle vary in range 0° (horizontal) Az ↓ Az ↑
to -90° (vertical downward)
2. Toolface angle vary in range 0° to 360°
3. Wedge blade angle is usually 1.5°
(standard steel wedge)
180⁰ Dip ↓
 Blade angle (dogleg)
(deg)
1

Toolface Angle
0⁰ Dip ↑

6;
0.4531538935
90⁰
Az ↑

180⁰ Dip ↓