Merit and Demerit of Cable Tool Drilling

Merits

The main important factor choosing of drilling method is cost.In many shallow areas tool for
drilling is Churn.The main advantages of churn is:

1)Consist of lower initial equipment hence less chance of depreciation.

2)The lower operating expense.

3)The lower fuel and maintains cost.

4)Fewer personal are required.

5)Low water requirement for drilling.

6)Lower transportation cost to carry.

7)The lower rig set up time.

Demerits

The main demerit of percussion is the limitation of drilling rate and depth.Although a cable tool
method can drilled to extend depth of 11145ft the time and cost are really much higher than other
rotary methord.Others demerits are:

1)Less automatic control over high pressure from formation which may cause blow out and
danger for personal.

2)Large diameter casing are required for higher hole increases it costs.

3)Failure of drilling line and fishing job.

It must be noted that many advantages and disadvantages are due to absence of drilling fluid as it
circulation required much power and also its manufactures are high.