Abstract

The existing PDC cutters with rock interaction models does not match the actual drilling condition, because WOB can’t be loaded on their equipment, the influence of the cutting velocity on the force of cutters doesn’t be considered. A drilling experiment was carried out in the experimental device in which cutters can be loaded WOB. The relationship of cutting area, cutting speed, back dip angle of PDC cutter and rock performance with the force of PDC cutter were considered. The multiple nonlinear regression analysis were done on the basis of the experimental data, a new cutter-rock interaction model was established. The cutter area is the principal component influencing the force of cutters though the cluster analysis and principal component analysis. It is a logarithmic relationship between cutting velocity and the force of cutter, the theory of particle dynamics confirms this relationship.

Keywords:

Back rake angle, , force of cutter, , interaction model, , PDC bit, , rock, drill-ability,

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