Drillstring vibration is a major contributor to downhole tool failure.

It may also cause hole damage and increase the need for more frequent rig repair.

Timely detection and mitigation of downhole vibration is key to avoiding non-productive time (NPT) and preventing equipment damage.

With full knowledge of downhole dynamics conditions, effective changes can be made to the drilling parameters of weight-on-bit, rotary speed and flow rate to mitigate harmful vibration.

Benefits

•Helps increase drilling efficiency through optimum use of drilling parameters, maximizing energy transmission to the bit.

•Helps extend bit life by reducing vibration damage and premature failure.

•Helps improve performance by reducing the number of trips for failure.

•Helps reduce BHA, tool and tubular failure.

•Helps reduce fatigue failure resulting in washouts or fishing.