Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Fluid
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Jones, Hugh (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Fluid
Reexamination Certificate
active
07899658
ABSTRACT:
A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
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Aslaksen Halle
Huang Sujian J.
Oliver Stuart
Paez Luis C.
Jones Hugh
Osha & Liang LLP
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