Practice 1:

Drill Off Test

Different formations parameters

Many tests have been

performed to optimize the
drill rate by varying the
WOB and RPM, and the
chart show some general
results.
 Normal Drilling Operations Practices

Drill off test

Before starting test, make sure the bit

is properly seated (i.e. has the proper
bottom hole pattern).
Driller and logging personnel should
communicate before the start of the
test - logging unit to collect data in one
second intervals.
Lift bit off bottom approximately one
foot, stop pumps and rotary speed -
wait ten seconds.
Start pumps - wait ten seconds
Start rotary speed - wait ten seconds
Start drill-off test
 Normal Drilling Operations Practices

Example

A. Establish optimum W.O.B. at R.P.M. constant:

The above shows that 55,000 lbs. is the best W.O.B. for maximum
R.O.P.
 Normal Drilling Operations Practices

B. Establish optimum R.O.P. at W.O.B. constant:

The above shows that 120 R.P.M. results in maximum R.O.P.

 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 maximize 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