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Drill-Off Tests: Prepared by Shahrukh Raza Petroleum Engineer

The document describes drill-off tests which are used to determine the optimal weight on bit (WOB) and rotary speed (RPM) to maximize the penetration rate. Drill-off tests should be conducted at the start of a bit run, when encountering a new formation, or if the rate of penetration decreases. The procedure involves drilling increments while varying the WOB and recording the drilling time and footage to calculate penetration rates. The WOB and RPM that produce the fastest rate are considered optimal. An example test data is provided and the optimum WOB and RPM are identified.

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Drill-Off Tests: Prepared by Shahrukh Raza Petroleum Engineer

The document describes drill-off tests which are used to determine the optimal weight on bit (WOB) and rotary speed (RPM) to maximize the penetration rate. Drill-off tests should be conducted at the start of a bit run, when encountering a new formation, or if the rate of penetration decreases. The procedure involves drilling increments while varying the WOB and recording the drilling time and footage to calculate penetration rates. The WOB and RPM that produce the fastest rate are considered optimal. An example test data is provided and the optimum WOB and RPM are identified.

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Drill-off Tests

PREPARED BY

SHAHRUKH RAZA
PETROLEUM ENGINEER
Purpose of Drill off Test
 The drill-off test is performed in order to determine combination of

 weight on bit (WOB) and

 rotary speed to maximise penetration rate (PR).

 Drill off tests should be done

1- at the start of the bit run.

2- on encountering a new formation.

3- if a reduction in rate of penetration (ROP) occurs.


Drill-off Test Procedure

 Step 1
Maintain a constant rpm. Select a WOB (near to maximum allowable).
 Step 2
Record the time to drill off a weight increment (5000 lb)
 Step 3
Record length of pipe drilled during step-2.
 Step 4
From step 2-3, the drill rate in ft/hr may be found.
 Step 5
Repeat step 2 and 3 at least four times. The last test should be at the same
value as the first test. This will determine if the formation has changed or not.
 Step 6
Select the bit weight which produced the faster ROP. Maintain this WOB
constant and repeat the above procedure for varying RPM values.
Example
 Find the optimum WOB and RPM values with the given
Drill-off test data.
 Drill Rate = (Footage x 3600) / Time
Bit weight (lbs) Time (sec) Footage (ft) Drill Rate
(ft/hr)

50000 59 0.5 30.5

45000 62 0.5 29.0

40000 68 0.6 31.8

35000 74 0.48 23.4

30000 78 0.45 20.8

50000 60 0.50 30.0


RPM Calculations
Drill Rate = (Footage x 3600) / Time
RPM Time to Drill -1/2 ft- Drill Rate (ft/hr)
(sec)

100 70 25.7

90 65 27.7

80 60 30.0

70 64 23.1

60 69 26.1

100 72 25.0
Results
 Optimum WOB = 40000 lbs
 Optimum RPM = 80 rpm

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