How to Improve Rate of Penetration for Oil and Gas Wells

Abstract

Improved optimization of drilling bit selection and the compatibility between drilling bit and formation constraint the ROP and cost of deep well drilling to some extent. This combined with lab comprehensive lab drilling simulations and mechanisms of rock penetration can hold promise for improving drilling efficiency in deep wells. This paper reviews the mechanical characteristic parameters of rock engineering and demonstrates the obstacle of rock penetration in deep wells. Based on the general predictable formula of ROP, the relationship between drilling sensitive index and formation drillability is analyzed and the optimization and optimal match of drilling technology parameters are described. Technology Benefit Index (TBI) is proposed to evaluate the technical performance of drilling bit, advices and warnings from lab experiment and field experience on selecting and using bit are put forward. Statistical analysis of Well A based on TBI is made, the analysis of ROP improvement potential and overall program (including Bottom Hole Assembly, drilling parameters and type of drilling bit) of ROP improvement for Well B are worked out. Suggestions of drilling bit using based on mechanisms of rock penetration are proposed. Guided by the theory on improving ROP field tests of improving drilling rate are conducted to examine the field performance. By comparison, the tested sections yield high performance of ROP improvement. The designed program enhancing ROP for experiment section proves to be operable and shows great promise in further improvement and application.