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Elimination of high bit noise levels in the Kuparuk field, Alaska

Fitzpatrick et al., 1993

Document ID
6767641597834178478
Author
Fitzpatrick E
Knowlton H
Green R
Publication year
Publication venue
SPE/IADC Drilling Conference and Exhibition

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Abstract In the Kuparuk Field of Alaska a project was undertaken to drill the entire 8-1/2 in. hole interval with a single polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit while achieving a substantial improvement in penetration rate and maintaining the directional control of the …
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Classifications

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    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B7/00—Special methods or apparatus for drilling
    • E21B7/04—Directional drilling
    • E21B7/046—Directional drilling horizontal drilling
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    • E21B7/06—Deflecting the direction of boreholes
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    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
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    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21D—SHAFTS; TUNNELS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS
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