Course Objectives

• The course is designed to introduce the student to the selection and operation of drilling bits The course emphasized in various bit types available , criteria for selecting the best bit for a given situation, standard methods for evaluating dull bits, factors affecting bit wear and drilling speed, optimization of bit weight and rotary speed

Course Outline.

• Bit Types
• Rolling Cutter Bits  
• Polycrystalline Diamond Bits
•   Standard classification of Bits
• Rock Removal Mechanisms ,Wedging
• Scraping & grinding
• Erosion by find Jet action Crushing or percussion
• Torsion or twisting
• Failure Mechanisms of Rolling Cutter Bits
• Bit Selection and Evaluation , Grading Tooth Wear
• Grading Bearing Wear , Abnormal Bit Wear
• Advanced Drilling Courses
• Factors Affecting Tooth Wear
• Effect of Tooth High on Rate of Tooth wear
• Effect of Rotary speed on Rats of tooth Wear
• Factors Affecting Bearing Wear
• Terminating a Bit Run
• Factors Affecting penetration Rate Bit Type
• Formation characteristics ,Drilling fluid properties
• Operating Conditions
• Bit Tooth Wear Bit Hydraulics
• Penetration rate equation ,Bit operation

Who Can Benefit

• Drilling engineer
• drilling supervisors
• senior engineers and team leaders in drilling engineers - operations