Deformation and melting of sedimentary rock during diamond drilling
Posted on:1991-03-08
Degree:M.Sc
Type:Thesis
University:University of New Brunswick (Canada)
Candidate:Kennedy, Lori A
Full Text:PDF
GTID:2470390017450886
Subject:Geology
Abstract/Summary:
The severe alteration of sedimentary rock cuttings retrieved from a petroleum exploration well is attributed to the intense deformation and high temperature transients generated by friction at the diamond-rock interface during turbodrilling.;A maximum temperature rise of 1350...
