Drilling-based measuring method for the c-φ parameter of rock and its field application

The technology of drilling tests makes it possible to obtain the strength parameter of rock accurately in situ. In this paper, a new rock cutting analysis model that considers the influence of the rock crushing zone(RCZ) is built. The formula for an ultimate cutting force is established based on the limit equilibrium principle. The relationship between digital drilling parameters(DDP) and the c-φ parameter(DDP-cφ formula, where c refers to the cohesion and φ refers to the internal friction angle) is derived, and the response of drilling parameters and cutting ratio to the strength parameters is analyzed. The drillingbased measuring method for the c-φ parameter of rock is constructed. The laboratory verification test is then completed, and the difference in results between the drilling test and the compression test is less than 6%. On this basis, in-situ rock drilling tests in a traffic tunnel and a coal mine roadway are carried out, and the strength parameters of the surrounding rock are effectively tested. The average difference ratio of the results is less than 11%, which verifies the effectiveness of the proposed method for obtaining the strength parameters based on digital drilling. This study provides methodological support for field testing of rock strength parameters.

Discussion of reasonable drilling parameters in impregnated diamond bit drilling

The impregnated diamond(ID)bit drilling is one of the main rotary drilling methods in hard rock drilling and it is widely used in mineral exploration,oil and gas exploration,mining,and construction industries.In this study,the quadratic polynomial model in ID bit drilling process was proposed as a function of controllable mechanical operating parameters,such as weight on bit(WOB)and revolutions per minute(RPM).Also,artificial neural networks(ANN)model for predicting the rate of penetration(ROP)was developed using datasets acquired during the drilling operation.The relationships among mechanical operating parameters(WOB and RPM)and ROP in ID bit drilling were analyzed using estimated quadratic polynomial model and trained ANN model.The results show that ROP has an exponential relationship with WOB,whereas ROP has linear relationship with RPM.Finally,the optimal regime of mechanical drilling parameters to achieve high ROP was confirmed using proposed model in combination with rock breaking principal.

An analytical model for estimating rock strength parameters from small-scale drilling data

The small-scale drilling technique can be a fast and reliable method to estimate rock strength parameters. It needs to link the operational drilling parameters and strength properties of rock. The parameters such as bit geometry, bit movement, contact frictions and crushed zone affect the estimated parameters.An analytical model considering operational drilling data and effective parameters can be used for these purposes. In this research, an analytical model was developed based on limit equilibrium of forces in a Tshaped drag bit considering the effective parameters such as bit geometry, crushed zone and contact frictions in drilling process. Based on the model, a method was used to estimate rock strength parameters such as cohesion, internal friction angle and uniaxial compressive strength of different rock types from operational drilling data. Some drilling tests were conducted by a portable and powerful drilling machine which was developed for this work. The obtained results for strength properties of different rock types from the drilling experiments based on the proposed model are in good agreement with the results of standard tests. Experimental results show that the contact friction between the cutting face and rock is close to that between bit end wearing face and rock due to the same bit material. In this case,the strength parameters, especially internal friction angle and cohesion, are estimated only by using a blunt bit drilling data and the bit bluntness does not affect the estimated results.

Determination of the constant m_(i) in the Hoek-Brown criterion of rock based on drilling parameters

The constant m_(i) in the Hoek-Brown(H-B) criterion is a fundamental parameter required for determining the compressive strength of rock. In this paper, drilling parameters provide a new basis for determining the constant mi. An analytical relationship between the drilling parameters and constant miis established in consideration of the contact response between the drilling bit and the cut rock in the crushed zone.New models are developed to predict the triaxial compressive strength(TCS), internal friction angle φand cohesion c of rock. Drilling tests are carried out on 6 rock types to study the correlation between φ and m_(i). A comparison between the predicted values of rock mechanical properties and the measured values from the laboratory is performed to verify the accuracy of the proposed model(yielding an error less than 10%). The TCSs and constant m_(i) values of fifteen rocks are cited to validate the accuracy of the proposed model. The result shows that the proposed model predicts the TCS and constant m_(i) within a maximum error of 20%. The method can be conveniently applied to the rock mechanical properties.

Predictive Modeling and Parameter Optimization of Cutting Forces During Orbital Drilling

To optimize cutting control parameters and provide scientific evidence for controlling cutting forces,cutting force modeling and cutting control parameter optimization are researched with one tool adopted to orbital drill holes in aluminum alloy 6061.Firstly,four cutting control parameters(tool rotation speed,tool revolution speed,axial feeding pitch and tool revolution radius)and affecting cutting forces are identified after orbital drilling kinematics analysis.Secondly,hybrid level orthogonal experiment method is utilized in modeling experiment.By nonlinear regression analysis,two quadratic prediction models for axial and radial forces are established,where the above four control parameters are used as input variables.Then,model accuracy and cutting control parameters are analyzed.Upon axial and radial forces models,two optimal combinations of cutting control parameters are obtained for processing a13mm hole,corresponding to the minimum axial force and the radial force respectively.Finally,each optimal combination is applied in verification experiment.The verification experiment results of cutting force are in good agreement with prediction model,which confirms accracy of the research method in practical production.

Parameters optimization in deepwater dual-gradient drilling based on downhole separation

To ensure safe drilling with narrow pressure margins in deepwater, a new deepwater dual-gradient drilling method based on downhole separation was designed. A laboratory experiment was conducted to verify the effectiveness of downhole separation and the feasibility of realizing dual-gradient in wellbore. The calculation of dynamic wellbore pressure during drilling was conducted. Then, an optimization model for drilling parameters was established for this drilling method, including separator position, separation efficiency, injection volume fraction, density of drilling fluid, wellhead back pressure and displacement. The optimization of drilling parameters under different control parameters and different narrow safe pressure margins is analyzed by case study. The optimization results indicate that the wellbore pressure profile can be optimized to adapt to the narrow pressure margins and achieve greater drilling depth. By using the optimization model, a smaller bottom-hole pressure difference can be obtained, which can increase the rate of penetration(ROP) and protect reservoirs. The dynamic wellbore pressure has been kept within safe pressure margins during optimization process, effectively avoiding the complicated underground situations caused by improper wellbore pressure.

Analysis of effects of operating parameters on rate of penetration in drilling process with air down-the-hole hammer

Air down-the-hole(DTH)hammer drilling has long been recognized to have the potential of drilling faster than conventional rotary drill,especially in some hard rocks such as granite,sandstone,limestone,dolomite,etc.with the same weight on bit(WOB)and rotations per minute(RPM).So,it has been widely used in many drilling fields including mineral resource exploration drilling,oil and gas drilling and geothermal drilling.In order to reduce drilling cost by selecting optimal drilling parameters,rate of penetration(ROP)should be estimated accurately and the effects of different factors on ROP should be analyzed.In this research,ANN model with several multi-layer perception back propagation(BP)networks for predicting ROP of air DTH hammer drilling was developed using controllable parameters such as impact energy,impact frequency,WOB,RPM and bit operating time for the formations with a certain drillability index of rock.Several BP neural networks with the different neurons in hidden layers were developed and compared for selecting optimal architecture of ANN.The effects of the drilling parameters such as impact energy,impacting frequency,WOB,RPM and bit operating time on the ROP of air DTH hammer drilling were investigated by trained ANN.From the analyses,the optimum range of drilling parameters for providing high ROP were determined and analyzed for a formation with a certain drillability index of rock.The methodology proposed in this study can be used in many mathematical problems for optimization of drilling process with air DTH hammer.

Influence of process parameters on drilling characteristics of Al 1050 sheet with thickness of 0.2 mm using pulsed Nd:YAG laser

The object of this work is to investigate the influence of process parameters on drilling characteristics of an Al 1050 sheet with a thickness of 0.2 mm using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser through numerical analyses and experiments. By comparing the numerical analyses with the experiments, a proper numerical model was obtained. From the results of the numerical analyses and the experiments, the effects of process parameters on entrance diameters of drilled holes, shapes of the holes, taper angles of the holes and temperature distributions in the vicinity of the holes were examined quantitatively. In addition, the optimal drilling condition was estimated to improve the quality of the drilled holes.

An optimization method of fidelity parameters of formation fluid sampling cylinder while drilling

A design idea of fidelity sampling cylinder while drilling based on surface nitrogen precharging and supplemented by downhole pressurization was proposed, and the working mode and optimization method of sampling parameters were discussed. The nitrogen chamber in the sampling cylinder functions as an energy storage air cushion, which can supplement the pressure loss caused by temperature change in the sampling process to some extent. The downhole pressurization is to press the sample into the sample chamber as soon as possible, and further increase the pressure of sample to make up for the pressure that the nitrogen chamber cannot provide. Through the analysis of working mode of the sampling fidelity cylinder, the non-ideal gas state equation was used to deduce and calculate the optimal values of fidelity parameters such as pre-charged nitrogen pressure, downhole pressurization amount and sampling volume according to whether the bubble point pressure of the sampling fluid was known and on-site emergency sampling situation. Besides, the influences of ground temperature on fidelity parameters were analyzed, and corresponding correction methods were put forward. The research shows that the fidelity sampling cylinder while drilling can effectively improve the fidelity of the sample. When the formation fluid sample reaches the surface, it can basically ensure that the sample does not change in physical phase state and keeps the same chemical components in the underground formation.

Jet Drilling and Optimizing Parameter Drilling Technology in Shengli Oil Fields

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Application on drilling parameter monitor in drilling engineering monitoring

The drilling parameter monitor is an important tool in drilling engineering applied to monitoring drilling process,carrying out scientific analysis and decision--making.Based on discussing the present development situation of the domestic and foreign drilling machine parameter monitors,the metering scheme for vehicle--loaded drilling parameter monitor was designed.By using detection system for MSP430 single--chip microcomputer(SCM) in combination with peripheral circuit such as sensors,the drilling--rig control system was obtained to detect,and for every parameter in real--time display in order to keep operating the drilling rig status.The experiment shows that the drilling parameter monitor reaches design requirements and can be applied to drilling engineering monitoring,which has characters such as simple structure,high credibility and low cost.

Research on drilling parameters of engine-powered auger ice drill

Drilling operations in polar regions and mountainous areas are complicated by nature of the extreme environment. Yet conventional rotary drilling technologies can be used to drill ice for scientific samples and other research. Due to such reasons as power consumption and weight complications,it is hard to apply a conventional rotary drilling rig for glacial exploration. Use of small,relatively lightweight,portable engine-powered drilling systems in which the drill lifting from the borehole is carried by the winch. It is reasonable enough for near-surface shallow ice-drilling down to 50 m. Such systems can be used for near-surface ablation-stakes installation,also temperature measurements at the bottom of active strata layer,revealing of anthropogenic pollution,etc. The specified used in this research is an auger ice drill powered by a gasoline engine. At this stage,it is crucial to choose effective drilling parameters such as weight on bit( WOB) and drill bit rotation rate. Sensors equipped on the rig have measured the main parameters of the drilling process,such as drill speed,WOB,drill rotation speed,torque and temperature. This paper addresses research on drilling parameters of engine powered auger ice drill and supplies some recommendations for optimization of any ice-core drilling process.

MATHEMATICAL MODEL AND CALCULATING METHOD OF PARAMETERS FOR TWIST DRILL HYPERBOL

Mathematical model for hyperboloid grinding of twist drill and relationships between drill design and grinding parameters are introduced.Point angles at outer corner and chisel edge corner are proposed to be used as the drill design parameters to determine the type uniquely and the relicf andgle is used as a supplement parameter.Function relations between the twist drill design and the grinding parameters are derived.Hence a theeoretical basis is estab-lised for design and grinding of the hyperboloid twist drill.

Properties and testing of a hydraulic pulse jet and its application in offshore drilling

Offshore drilling has attracted more attention than ever before due to the increasing worldwide energy demand especially in China. High cost, long drilling cycles, and low rate of penetration （ROP） represent critical challenges for offshore drilling operations. The hydraulic pulse generator was specifically designed, based on China offshore drilling technologies and parameters, to overcome problems encountered during offshore drilling. Both laboratory and field tests were conducted to collect the characteristics of the hydraulic pulse generator. The relationships between flow rate and pressure amplitude, pressure loss and pulse frequency were obtained, which can be used to optimize operation parameters for hydraulic pulse jet drilling. Meanwhile a bottom hole assembly （BHA） for pulse jet drilling has been designed, combining the hydraulic pulse generator with the conventional BHA, positive displacement motor, and rotary steerable system （RSS） etc. Furthermore, the hydraulic pulse jet technique has been successfully applied in more than 10 offshore wells in China. The depth of the applied wells ranged from 2,000 m to 4,100 m with drilling bit diameters of 311 mm and 216 mm. The field application results showed that hydraulic pulse jet technique was feasible for various bit types and formations, and that ROP could be significantly increased, by more than 25%.

Measurement-while-drilling technique and its scope in design and prediction of rock blasting

With rampant growth and improvements in drilling technology,drilling of blast holes should no longer be viewed as an arduous sub-process in any mining or excavation process.Instead,it must be viewed as an important opportunity to quickly and accurately measure the geo-mechanical features of the rock mass on-site,much in advance of the downstream operations.It is well established that even the slightest variation in lithology,ground conditions,blast designs vis-à-vis geologic features and explosives performance,results in drastic changes in fragmentation results.Keeping in mind the importance of state-of-the-art measurement-while-drilling(MWD) technique,the current paper focuses on integrating this technique with the blasting operation in order to enhance the blasting designs and results.The paper presents a preliminary understanding of various blasting models,blastability and other related concepts,to review the state-of-the-art advancements and researches done in this area.In light of this,the paper highlights the future needs and implications on drill monitoring systems for improved information to enhance the blasting results.

钛合金/钢钻杆复合钻柱动力学特性分析与优化设计

钻井深度的持续增加使钻柱面临的载荷工况越来越严苛。钛合金具有密度小、屈服强度高和弹性模量低等特点,基于井口钻杆抗拉余量设计要求,设计3种钛合金/钢钻杆复合钻柱,即复合钻柱1(Φ101.6 mm钻杆段全段使用钛合金钻杆)、复合钻柱2(Φ101.6 mm钻杆上半段使用钛合金钻杆)和复合钻柱3(Φ101.6 mm钻杆下半段使用钛合金钻杆)。为了探究钛合金/钢钻杆复合钻柱(简称为复合钻柱)的动力学特性,基于Hamiton原理建立复合钻柱的动力学模型,并采用节点迭代法和Newmark-β法对模型进行求解,分析3种复合钻柱的涡动特征、动态应力和振动特性,并与常规钢钻柱进行比较。结果表明:钛合金钻杆的使用可有效减缓钻柱涡动速度、动态应力,其中复合钻柱3的涡动速度、动态应力最小;基于振动特征强度对钻井作业参数进行优化,形成复合钻柱3的钻井作业参数推荐图版并给出合理的施工参数范围。

钻杆纵-扭耦合振动的试验研究

提出了一种新型的钻杆纵-扭耦合振动模拟测试系统。基于该系统设计了单因素试验,研究了驱动转速、进给速度、钻头直径、岩样强度和钻杆刚度对钻杆振动的影响规律,并通过正交试验探究了以上各因素对钻杆振动的影响程度。单因素试验结果表明,随着转速的增加,纵向振动幅值先减小后增大,但扭转振动幅值逐渐减小;随着进给速度的增大,纵向振动幅值逐渐减小,但扭转振动的幅值逐渐增大;转速增加导致扭矩和钻压下降,而进给速度增加导致扭矩和钻压上升;采用小直径钻头,低强度岩样,低刚度钻杆均有助于减小钻杆纵向振动幅值,但均导致扭转振动幅值增加。正交试验结果表明,转速对纵向振动的影响程度最大,进给速度对扭转振动的影响程度最大。试验结果与已有钻杆纵-扭耦合振动两自由度模型的数值仿真结果基本吻合。

超深井钻柱动态疲劳失效特征及参数优选

随着油气勘探深度不断增大,超深井钻柱井下振动更加复杂,应力状态随时间变化显著,为保障超深井钻柱的安全性,开展了受空间挠曲井筒约束超细长钻柱的动态疲劳失效特征研究,并进行钻柱结构及工作参数优选。基于实际井眼轨迹,考虑钻柱与井壁的碰撞特征,通过有限元仿真分析,得到全井钻柱动力学特性;根据疲劳损伤累积理论,研究了超深井全井钻柱在非对称循环变幅应力状态下的疲劳强度;结合现场实例,研究了超深井钻柱的危险截面,分析了钻柱疲劳强度随转速、钻压和稳定器安装位置的变化规律。研究表明:钻压和高转速对钻柱疲劳强度的影响较大,低转速对钻柱疲劳强度的影响较小;稳定器可以大幅降低底部钻具组合疲劳失效的概率,而且稳定器安装位置对钻柱疲劳强度的影响较为显著。研究结果为超深井钻柱组合结构参数和钻井参数优选提供了理论依据。

晒旗河磷矿掘进巷道工作面钻孔卸压参数优化

岩爆是困扰晒旗河磷矿安全开采的主要技术难题,该矿钻孔卸压参数与围岩应力分布不匹配,卸压效果有待提高。以该矿+80 m工作面为研究对象,采用数值模拟对掘进巷道工作面不同钻孔卸压参数下巷道围岩的应力和弹性能变化情况进行分析,探寻最优的卸压钻孔参数方案。引入谷-陶岩爆判据,计算最大主应力和单轴抗压强度的比值,评价卸压钻孔参数优化前后的岩爆等级,验证钻孔卸压效果。研究结果表明:随着钻孔深度的增加,巷道围岩应力先减小后增大,当钻孔深度为10 m时,围岩应力和弹性能最小;在保持钻孔数量不变的情况下,钻孔间距过小,钻孔周围形成的卸压区域重叠,整体卸压范围受限,钻孔间距过大,每个钻孔间形成的卸压区域无法起到协同卸压作用。卸压钻孔参数优化后最大主应力下降了14 MPa,岩爆风险等级由中等岩爆降为无岩爆。研究结果可为鄂西地区类似矿山卸压钻孔参数的选用提供参考。

井下工程参数随钻测量系统研制

钻探过程中,随钻实时测量近钻头工程参数是动态调控钻探工艺的重要依据。针对钻探过程中各项工程参数测量的需要,设计了一套井下工程参数随钻测量系统。通过室内模拟试验环境对随钻测量系统进行了试验测试,结果表明,该系统能够测量井下温度、压力、扭矩、轴压及振动等工程参数,且测量误差较小,满足实际钻探项目的需求。