IODP Provided Core Report

Pressurized Drilling Laboratory

National Oilwell Varco DHT
500 Conroe Park West Drive
Conroe, TX 77303
P: 936.444.4155

By: Chuck Wright

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TABLE CONTENTS
1. Scope & General Info
2. UCS & CCS Results
3. Core Lab Grain Pictures
4. Appendix A Supplemental Information

REFERENCES
(a) Methods Exp 307, doi: 10.2204/IODP.proc 307.102.2006
(b) IODP 335_ Preliminary Report, 13 April 03 June 2011
(c) IODP 335_Summary Report, doi: 10.2204/IODP.proc 309312.101.2006

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1. Scope
The scope of this report is to provide information on the cores given by the IODC to
NOV to evaluate some basic rock parameters to aid in finding an representative analogue
rock for further development of drilling technologies.
Test Objective
Three core samples were provided to study the UCS (Unconfined Strength) of the
rock as a basis to find a suitable, easier to obtain, rock for possible continued drilling
technology development.
Background
Fig-Sect 1-1 Map of Well Drilling Locations

Source: IODP

Core samples information:

-Run 12 RCJB Rock A, 335 U1256D, ABE 151600/151800, 1158 IODP
-Run 13 RCJB Rock A, 335 U1256D, ABF 27000/151800, 1158 IODP
-Run 14 FTJB Rock B, 335 U1256D, ABE 151800/152000, 1158 IODP

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2. UCS & CCS Results

TRIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE TEST RESULTS
Company:

Date:

NOV Downhole
Pacific Ocean-Deep sub-Sea
Floor

Well:
Formation:

Aug. 2012

File:
Saturation Fluid:

HOU-121137
As Received

Triaxial Static Young's Modulus, Poisson's Ratio and Compressive Strength

Sample

Confining
Pressure

Bulk
Density

(m)

(psi)

(g/cm )

(psi)

(10 psi)

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

0
0
1400
0
0

3.01
2.95
3.05
3.03
2.98

17505
23150
39263
39131
34592

7.62
7.26
10.35
8.27
4.27

Depth

Number
Run 12 RCJB Rock A
Run 12 RCJB Rock A
Run 13 RCJB Rock A
Run 13 RCJB Rock A
Run 14 FTJB Rock B

West Faroes Basalt Comparison

Sample
Bulk Den
UCS
---

g/cm^3

1S
2S
3S
1H
2H
3H
1HV
2HV
3HV

2.73
2.74
2.72
2.92
2.93
2.92
2.96
2.95
2.96

psi

13,122
12,056
10,494
20,813
19,988
24,779
42,074
35,265
45,880

Compressive
Strength

Young's
Modulus
6

Poisson's
Ratio
0.25
0.24
0.30
0.29
0.30

Possible Analogues
Rock Type
Bulk Den UCS Young Modulus Poissons
----

Dworshak Gneiss
John Day Basalt(E)
John Day Basalt(W)
Pacific NW Basalt
Wisconsin Basalt

g/cm^3

psi

x10^6

2.79
23,500
4 (Back-up)
2.76
23,500
5
2.85
53,500
10
No data Yet Seeking Source
No data Yet Seeking Source

Ratio

0.24

Notes:
-The HV W Faroe Basalt was very tough to drill although not abrasive in nature.
This is an Atlantic ridge Basalt included for comparison of how test data will
correlate to a more global perspective concerning drilling research.
-Possible Analogues are preliminary & need further evaluation to find best match.

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Fig-Sect 2-1 Run 12 UCS Test 1

A xial Strain

Deviatory Stress, Strain for Triaxial Test

R adial Strain

Deviatory Stress (psi)

20000

Note:
It is possible that pre-existing micro
fractures in this sample caused the
unexpected outlier, low UCS when
compared to the rest of the samples tested.

15000

10000

5000

0
-5.00E-03

0.00E+00

Radial Strain

5.00E-03

Strain

Sample
Depth (m)
Diameter (in)
Length (in)
Mass (g)
Saturation Fluid
Bulk Density (g/cm^3)
Confining Press (psi)
Pore Press (psi)
Static Youngs Modulus (x10^6 psi)
Static Poissons Ratio
UCS (psi)

1.00E-02

Axial Strain

Run 12 RCJB Rock A

n/a
0.9987
1.0409
40.2
As Received
3.01
0
0
7.62
0.25
17,505

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Fig-Sect 2-2 Run 12 UCS Test 2

A xial Strain

Deviatory Stress, Strain for Triaxial Test

R adial Strain

Deviatory Stress (psi)

30000

20000

10000

0
-1.50E-02

-1.00E-02

-5.00E-03

Radial Strain

0.00E+00

5.00E-03

Strain

Sample
Depth (m)
Diameter (in)
Length (in)
Mass (g)
Saturation Fluid
Bulk Density (g/cm^3)
Confining Press (psi)
Pore Press (psi)
Static Youngs Modulus (x10^6 psi)
Static Poissons Ratio
UCS (psi)

1.00E-02

1.50E-02

Axial Strain

Run 12 RCJB Rock A

n/a
0.9971
1.0287
38.81
As Received
2.95
0
0
7.26
.24
23,150

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Fig-Sect 2-3 Run 13 CCS Test 1

A xial Strain

Deviatory Stress, Strain for Triaxial Test

R adial Strain

Deviatory Stress (psi)

40000

30000

20000

10000

0
-6.00E-03 -4.00E-03 -2.00E-03 0.00E+00 2.00E-03 4.00E-03 6.00E-03 8.00E-03 1.00E-02

Radial Strain

Strain

Sample
Depth (m)
Diameter (in)
Length (in)
Mass (g)
Saturation Fluid
Bulk Density (g/cm^3)
Confining Press (psi)
Pore Press (psi)
Static Youngs Modulus (x10^6 psi)
Static Poissons Ratio
UCS (psi)

Axial Strain

Run 13 RCJB Rock A

n/a
0.9976
1.1829
46.19
As Received
3.05
1,400
0
10.35
0.30
39,263

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Fig-Sect 2-4 Run 13 UCS Test 1

A xial Strain

Deviatory Stress, Strain for Triaxial Test

R adial Strain

50000

Deviatory Stress (psi)

40000

30000

20000

10000

0
-1.00E-02

-5.00E-03

Radial Strain

0.00E+00

5.00E-03

Strain

Sample
Depth (m)
Diameter (in)
Length (in)
Mass (g)
Saturation Fluid
Bulk Density (g/cm^3)
Confining Press (psi)
Pore Press (psi)
Static Youngs Modulus (x10^6 psi)
Static Poissons Ratio
UCS (psi)

1.00E-02

Axial Strain

Run 13 RCJB Rock A

n/a
0.9976
1.1760
45.69
As Received
3.03
0
0
8.27
0.29
39,131

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Fig-Sect 2-5 Run 14 UCS Test 1

A xial Strain

Deviatory Stress, Strain for Triaxial Test

R adial Strain

40000

Deviatory Stress (psi)

35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
-1.50E-02

-1.00E-02

-5.00E-03

Radial Strain

0.00E+00

5.00E-03

Strain

Sample
Depth (m)
Diameter (in)
Length (in)
Mass (g)
Saturation Fluid
Bulk Density (g/cm^3)
Confining Press (psi)
Pore Press (psi)
Static Youngs Modulus (x10^6 psi)
Static Poissons Ratio
UCS (psi)

1.00E-02

1.50E-02

Axial Strain

Run 14 FTJB Rock B

n/a
0.9981
0.9821
37.57
As Received
2.98
0
0
4.27
0.30
34,592

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3. Core Lab Grain Pictures

Some high resolution photos were taken to help understand the grain size and
boundary of this rock type and is recorded in this section. Sample photos were taken
of both Run 13 and Run 14 samples.
Fig-Sect 3-1 Run 13 Sample

Pictures of the grains are preserved to compare against analogues and also provide
insight into better means of determining the best means to fail the formation during
drilling. While the best means has yet to be fully determined these photos provide clues
to aid in that evaluation.

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Fig-Sect 3-2 Run 14 Sample

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Fig-Sect 3-2 EDX Spectrum Survey Run 12 Sample

A sample piece from Run 12 was mounted and polished to perform EDX spectrum
survey for the basic purpose of information collection. There is yet no drilling
correlation to Basalt make-up and drillibility but has been discussed at various levels
throughout the years. Since the work was completed it is included to fully document
testing accomplished with the provided core materials.

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Appendix A
Supplemental Information
Appendix A provides information gathered from IODP (Intl Ocean Drilling Program)
reports. This info would be useful to anyone evaluating the representative drilling
conditions.
Fig-App A-1

Source: IODP

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Fig-App A-2

Source: IODP

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Fig-App A-3

Source: Ref (b) IODP Exp 335-Prelim Report

Figure-App A-3 is provided as reference as to possible running temperature

environment on tooling. Temperature influences measurements as well as drilling tool
life.

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Fig-App A-4

Source: Ref (c) IODP Exp 335-Summary Report

Fig-App A-5

Source: Ref (b) IODP Exp 335-Prelim Report

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Fig-App A-8

Source: Ref (b) IODP Exp 335-Prelim Report

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Fig-App A-7

Source: Ref (b) IODP Exp 335-Prelim Report

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