Ch.

3 Drillstring
THE DRILLSTRING

1. Functions of the Drillstring

2. Drillpipe
3. Drill Collars
4. Other BHA Equipment
5. Drillstring Design
 Well
Configurations
 Kelly

Drill Pipe

Drill String

Bottom Hole
Assembly
Collars,Reamers,
Stabilisers, Jars

The Drillstring
Bit
 2. DRILLPIPE
• Components :
• Seamless pipe
• Tooljoint

• Stress and Failure :

• Tension
• Torque
• Cyclic Stress
• Fatique and Corrosion
Stacks of
Drillpipe
Drillpipe
The Box
The Pin
Tooljoint Hardfacing
Drillpipe Length
Drillpipe Sizes
Drillpipe Grades
Tooljoint
Tooljoint
Drillpipe Tong
Tooljoints
 Learning Objectives

HWDP:
• Describe HWDP
• Describe the reasons for running HWDP.
Heavywieght
Drillpipe
2. DRILLPIPE INSPECTION
• Optical
• Magnetic Particle
• Magnetic Induction
• Ultrasonic
• Gamma Ray
 Drillpipe
Classification
3. DRILL COLLARS
• Functions :
• Provide WOB
• Provide Stiffness
• Stresses :
• Buckling
• Compression/Tension
• Vibration
• Special Collar Types :
• Spiral
• Square
• Monel
Spiral Drillcollar
Spiral Drillcollar
Drillcollar
Sizes
4. OTHER BHA EQUIPMENT

• Stabilisers :
• Reduce Buckling, Allow higher WOB,
Reduce Wobble, Prevent Stuck pipe
• Roller Reamers :
• Maintain gauge Hole
• Shock Subs :
• Absorb Bouncing
• Jars :
• Free Stuckpipe
Stabilisers
Typical BHAs
Reamers
Shock Sub
5. DRILLSTRING DESIGN

• Directional Control :
• Packed Hole Assemblies
• Pendulum Assemblies

• Bending Moments :
• Section Modulus Ratio
5. DRILLSTRING DESIGN

• Collapse :
• DST Toolstrings

• Tension :
• Design Factor
• Margin of Overpull
• Slip Crushing Factor
Formation Effects
Pendulum Effects
Typical BHAs
BHA Configuration
Drillstring Design
Drillstring Design
Drillstring Design
Section Modulus
Slip Coefficients
New Drillpipe
Specifications
Used Drillpipe
Specifications
Drillstring
Dimensions
Drillpipe
Capacities
Buoyancy
Factors
 Learning Objectives

General:
• Describe the basic components and the function
of each component in the drillstring.
 Learning Objectives

Drillpipe:
• Describe the components parts of a joint of
drillpipe.
• Describe the way in which drillpipe is classified in
terms of size, weight and grade
• Describe the stresses and wear mechanisms to
which the drillstring is exposed.
• Describe the techniques used to inspect drillpipe
and the worn pipe classification system.
 Learning Objectives

Tooljoints:
• Describe a tooljoint and identify the major
characteristics of a tooljoint
 Learning Objectives

Drillcollars:
• Describe the reasons for using Drillcollars.
• Describe the loads to which Drillcollars are
subjected.
• Describe the function of: conventional; Spiral;
Square and Monel Drillcollars.
 Learning Objectives

BHA Components:
• Describe the function of: Stabilisers; Roller
Reamers; Shock Subs; Subs; and Drilling Jars.
• Describe the ways in which the above are
configured in the BHA.
 Learning Objectives

Drillstring Design:
• Calculate the dry weight and buoyant weight of
the drillstring.
• Calculate the length of drillcollar required for a
drilling operation.
• Calculate the Section Modulus of component
parts of the drillstring.