Stabilized Torque with 25% Reduction with WWT Non-Rotating Protectors

High Torque Expected While Drilling 
An operator was expecting high torque while drilling the 8-1/2” and 6” section on a series of directional wells. WWT performed torque and drag analysis to identify the optimum coverage needed with WWT Non-Rotating Protectors (NRPs) for three similar wells in the same field.

 
High Torque Encountered  
Shallow high DLS dictated that WWT NRP optimal coverage be near the surface. Relatively long bit run lengths meant that NRPs will be outside the critical area at the start of the run. High torque values reaching 27000 ft.lb were recorded at the start of the run.