IADC Drilling Manual

IADC Drilling Manual eBook Version (V.11) Copyright© 2000, International Association of Drilling Contractors All Rights Reserved In publishing this Manual, IADC makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or fitness for purpose of the information contained herein, or that the use of any information, method, process, or apparatus disclosed in this report may not infringe on privately owned rights. IADC assumes no liability with respect to the use of, or for damages resulting from the use of, any information, method, process, or apparatus disclosed in this report. The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storage in an information retrieval system, or otherwise, without the prior, written approval of IADC. IADC Contact Information: Office Address 15810 Park Ten Place, Suite 242 Houston, TX 77084-5139 USA Mailing Address P.O. Box 4287 Houston, TX 77210-4287 USA Phone: Fax: Email: Web: 1/281-578-7171 1/281-578-0589 publications@iadc.org List Price: $595 Member Price: $495 © Copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved by International Association of Drilling Contractors The IADC Drilling Manual Published by Technical Toolboxes, Inc. 3801 Kirby Drive, Suite 340 Houston, Texas 77098 Tel: 713-630-0505 Fax: 713-630-0560 Email: info@ttoolboxes.com Web: Acknowledgements The 1991 Drilling Technology Committee of IADC, chaired by W.M. “Sonny” Rogers, authorized the preparation of the eleventh edition of this manual. This edition is the eBook version of the entire eleventh edition. This version is fully searchable and has new color graphics and photographs. Jay Norton, Chairman of the Drilling Manual Subcommittee and many of the Industry’s most knowledgeable people have reviewed, rewritten, and added chapters for the benefit of the user. Their time, effort, and dedication, in spite of difficult economic times for the industry, is greatly appreciated. The Association would again like to express its appreciation to the many contributors to previous editions. Without their early interest, the manual would not have evolved to its present status. The following people served on the 1991-92 Rewrite Subcommittee and as Chairman for the Chapter rewrite task groups: John Altermann Robert Bennett Bill Bingham Sonny Cain Jerry Cerkovnik Otis Danielson John Gieck Bill Halliday Bruce Harwell Larry Jones Jay Norton Paul O’Connor Chuck Rayburn Chris Reinsvold W.M. “Sonny” Rogers Jim Senger Jim Sikes Jack Smith Tom Smith Mickey Thomas Jim West Wayne Wilson Reading and Bates Millpark Drilling Fluids MH Koomey SWACO Hughes Christiansen Consultant Baker Hughes Millpard Drilling Fluids DI Industries Consultant Norton Drilling O’Connor and Young Drilling Grasso Oil Services Hughes Christiansen Tuboscope Security Dresser Sonat Offshore Baker Hughes Tom Smith Consulting Halliburton Services PETEX Tuboscope Special Acknowledgement for the eBook version Special thanks are due to Hal Kendall of Noble Drilling Corporation for providing many of the enhanced graphics and illustrations used in this electronic version of the 11th Edition of the “IADC Drilling Manual”.