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(-- Application Guide (-- Product Nomenclature (-- API Diamond Bit Tolerance (-- TFA Values (-- API Connection Chart (-- Operating Guidelines For PDC Bits (-- PDC Application Check List (-- Recommended Make-Up Torque
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BallaSet
Natural Diamond
BallaSet/Natural Diamond
*PDC Cutter Size is identified by the first digit of the bit nomenclature 3 = 3/8 cutter 4 = 1/2 cutter 5 = 3/4 cutter i.e. BD554 has 3/4 cutters **Designed for use in conjunction with Baker Hughes INTEQs AutoTrak Rotary Steerable Tool
Technical Data
TFA VALUES OF COMMON NOZZLE SIZES NUMBER OF NOZZLES
1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 .0376 .0491 .0621 .0767 .0928 .1104 .1296 .1503 .1726 .1963 .2485 .3068 .3712 2 .0752 .0982 .1242 .1534 .1856 .2209 .2592 .3007 .3451 .3927 .4970 .6136 .7424 3 .1127 .1473 .1864 .2301 .2784 .3313 .3889 .4510 .5177 .5890 .7455 .9204 1.1137 4 .1503 .1963 .2485 .3060 .3712 .4418 .5185 .6013 .6903 .7854 .9940 1.2272 1.4849 5 .1877 .2454 .3106 .3835 .4640 .5522 .6481 .7517 .8629 .9817 1.2425 1.5340 1.8561 6 .2255 .2945 .3728 .4602 .5568 .6627 .7777 .9020 1.0354 1.1781 1.4910 1.8408 2.2273 7 .2631 .3435 .4249 .5369 .6496 .7731 .9073 1.0523 1.2080 1.3744 1.7395 2.1476 2.5986 8 .3007 .3927 .4970 .6136 .7424 .8836 1.0370 1.2026 1.3806 1.5708 1.9880 2.4544 2.9698 9 .3382 .4418 .5591 .6903 .8353 .9940 1.1666 1.3530 1.5532 1.7671 2.2365 2.7612 3.3410 10 .3758 .4909 .6213 .7670 .9281 1.1045 1.2962 1.5033 1.7258 1.9634 2.4850 3.0680 3.7122
O.D. TOLERANCE inches +0. - 0.015 +0. - 0.020 +0. - 0.030 +0. - 0.045 mm* +0 - 0.38 +0. - 0.51 +0. - 0.76 +0. - 1.14
BIT SUB O.D. inches 3 31/8 31/4 31/2 33/4 & larger 41/8 41/4 41/2 & larger 51/2 53/4 6 & larger 71/2 73/4 & larger 81/2 83/4 9 & larger
45/8 - 43/4
27/8
41/8
11/4
31/2
143/4 - 171/2
*Converted from ft - lbs
75/8
Float Equipment
* Float equipment must be PDC compatible if drilled. * WOB & RPM should be kept as low as possible and yet sufficiently high to drill the equipment (approximately: RPM=80, WOB=6Klbs.). * Allow WOB to drill off prior to applying additional weight. * Keep flow rate at full volume to prevent damage to cutters with high uneven loading.
Bit Break-In
* Before bit break-in, compare expected hydraulic calculations with actual hydraulic readings to detect plugged nozzles, blown nozzles or pump problems before bit is on bottom. * Soft formations: Bit break-in should be with maximum flow rate (approximately RPM=100, WOB=2-4 Klbs.). After 3-4 feet have been drilled, optimize parameters to begin to maximize ROP. * Firmer formations: More time should be spent establishing bottom hole pattern. RPM should be kept near 80-120 and WOB should be increased in increments of 2 Klbs until drill-off begins. After 2-3 feet of hole is drilled in this manner, increase operating parameters to achieve optimum ROP. * Hand and abrasive stringers: Low RPMs (approximately 80-120) and lowest possible WOB should be used.
Bit Preparation
* Check prior bit run for broken teeth or inserts. If necessary, a junk basket run should be made. Junk in the hole results in early damage of the PDC bit. (Use of a junk basket on bit run prior to the PDC bit run is recommended.) * Remove PDC bit from box using a board or board mat placed under bit to avoid damage. Do not roll bit on steel, cement or similar surface. * Inspect PDC bit prior to going in the hole to ensure there are no obstructions or foreign matter in it. * Gauge nozzles before RIH. * Prepare thread connection with dope and torque to API recommendations. A bit breaker should be used for make-up torque.
31/2
41/2 6 5 /8
75/8 85/8