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Lecture 7
PET 356
Q 1 2015-2016
Tripping
Tripping is the act of pulling pipe out of or running pipe
into a well
- To change bits
- At the end of a hole section
- Mechanical problems
- Change bottom hole assembly (BHA)
Tripping
- The kelly is removed
from the drill string
before tripping
- The kelly and swivel
Tripping
The pipe is pulled or run using the elevators
attached to the hook
Tripping practices
Determine initial overpull limit prior to tripping out of hole (0.5 of BHA Wt.).
If the tight spot at the same depth (WB G-Back ream).
If the tight spot moved up (Hole cleaning problem)
Determine initial set down limit (0.25 of the drill string overpull limit).
* 0.25 of (ST tension limit ST Wt. Up drag).
Recording Up weight
1- Stop rotation.
2- Stop the pump.
3- Raise the string with a preselected standard Speed.
4- Record up weight after stabilization.
1- Stop rotation.
2- Stop the pump.
3- Lower the string with a preselected standard Speed.
4- Record down weight after stabilization.
wellbore contact
tangency length
To increase drop rate :
Increase stiffness
Increase bit/DC size ratio
Increase DC weight
Decrease WOB
Increase rotary speed
negative side force
Fs = Wc x BF x TL x sin IN
Fs Side force on bit (lbs)
Wc Weight below tangency point (lbs/ft)
tangency point
Fs
Bit
Drill collar, 30-90ft
String stabilizer, full gauge
Drill collar, 30ft
String stabilizer, full gauge
Drill collar,90ft
HWDP, 90ft min.
Drill pipe
This bend will cause bit to exert a side force against the
high side of the hole, resulting in a build-up of angle as
drilling progresses
WOB
Bit
Near-bit Stabilizer, full
gauge
Short Drill collar, 6-20ft
String stabilizer, full gauge
Drill collar, 30ft
String stabilizer, full gauge
Drill collar,90ft
HWDP, 90ft min.
Drill pipe, as required
30 90 ft
30 ft
dropping
pendulum
9 27 m
as close as
possible
30 90 ft
9m
30 ft
building
fulcrum
9 27 m
5-20 ft
30 ft
9m
30 - 60 ft
packed hole
holding
1.5 6 m
9m
9 - 18 m
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