Distinguished Lecture:
Improving Drilling Performance by Applying Advanced Dynamics Models
Drilling dynamics models play an important role in drilling performance optimization. These models can be classified as engineering tools or research tools, depending on functionality. Case studies from disparate drilling applications around the world have demonstrated that performance can be improved by applying lessons learned from advanced dynamics models.
Mark
Dykstra is Product Development Manager for Hughes Christensen. His group is
responsible for developing rolling and fixed cutter drilling products including
tricone bits, polycrystalline diamond compact bits, natural diamond bits,
impregnated bits, eccentric reamers, expandable reamers, and casing drilling
bits. Dykstra earned BS, MS, and PhD degrees in petroleum engineering from the
University of Tulsa.
