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Longevity Features Improve Bit Reliability over Long Bit Runs in Hard Rock
Oil and gas operators expect a lot out of the roller cone bits they choose to use in their drilling projects. In addition to producing acceptable rates-of-penetration, operators expect their bits to perform with a high degree of reliability. For a bit to d
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Jan 2008
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The Key to Drilling Optimization and Managed Pressure Drilling
Depleted reservoirs or hole sections with narrow pressure margins have historically created insurmountable barriers in accessing new reserves. For the uninitiated engineer planning a managed pressure drilling project, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the op
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Oct 2007
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Advanced Reamer Technology Increases Hole Enlargement Capability
As well designs increasingly become more complex, it is sometimes necessary to smooth the wall of a well, enlarge the hole to the specified size, help stabilize the bit, straighten the wellbore if kinks or doglegs are encountered, and drill directionally.
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Apr 2007
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Technology Solution Helps Reduce Drilling Non-Productive Time from Lost Circulation by Increasing Near-Wellbore Area Strength
Lost circulation is one of the biggest contributors to drilling non-productive time, and it is the most difficult segment of drilling in which to make economic decisions. Estimations of economic impact in this segment vary widely, but it is safe to say tha
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Aug 2006
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Selecting the Right Drill Bit for Any Rotary Steerable System and Application
Astonishing advancements have been made in directional drilling during the past few years allowing drillers greater control in reaching a specified target zone. However, the goal of every driller is also to achieve a high rate of penetration (ROP) because
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May 2006
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New PDC Bit Design, Cutter Technology Overcome Hard Rock Drilling Challenges
One of the greatest challenges for any PDC bit application is "hard rock" drilling where impact damage, heat damage and the abrasive wear of PDC cutters limits bit performance. A common misconception held by many is that hard rock formations consist of hig
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May 2005
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Drilling Suite Delivers High ROPs, Improved Hole Quality, and Optimal Wellbore Placement
Advances in rotary steerable drilling technology in the past decade have enabled tremendous gains in directional drilling efficiency, achieving significantly faster ROPs (rates of penetration) while optimizing hole quality and wellbore placement to enhance
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Sep 2004
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Bearing/Seal Reliability Boosts Energy Balanced™ Performance
With development of a more reliable bearing system used in Energy Balanced™ bits, Security DBS for the first time offers a line of high performance drill bits specifically designed and manufactured to take full advantage of optimized roller cone cutting st
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Feb 2004
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Drilling Technologies Provide High-Quality, Spiral-Free Boreholes and Improved Well Economics
Maximum-drift drilling technology can reliably produce high-quality, spiral-free vertical, highly deviated, and horizontal wells, significantly reducing the time and cost of well construction, as well as improving the chances of economic success for any gi
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Sep 2003
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