Proceedings of SPE/IADC Drilling Conference · 2001 · 19 citations · 0 references
EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringDrillingDrilling EngineeringInstrumentationDrill Bit TechnologyDrilling EquipmentDrilling MechanicsDrilling OperationsRotary DrillingBit VibrationDownhole Vibration ControlDrilling Vibration AnalysisDrilling Vibration ControlDrilling VibrationsReal-time Drilling MonitoringReal-time Vibration ControlWeight On Bit
Extending motor, bit, MWD, and BHA component life is of primary importance to the drilling process. Frequently downhole vibrations can cause anywhere from minor to catastrophic failure in any of the components of a typical BHA.Some types of vibrations are more detrimental to various components of the BHA. Most vibrations can be controlled with the alteration of surface parameters such as weight-on-bit and rotary speed in conjunction with downhole measurement tools such as downhole weight-on-bit and downhole torque as well as BHA alteration. The problem has always been knowing which parameters to alter without adversely affecting total drilling performance.Recent advances in MWD technology have provided a means of measuring downhole vibration in multiple axes. This information, provided in real-time, allows the driller to control the proper parameters to minimize specific vibration effects thereby maximizing BHA life and total drilling performance.